Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D2Hs

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 1D MII versus Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and D2Hs (4MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and D2Hs (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The 1D MII was launched 8 months before the D2Hs which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1D MII matches up versus the D2Hs for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Nikon D2Hs. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Nikon D2Hs Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII enjoys outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Nikon D2Hs has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1D MII versus Nikon D2Hs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII versus the D2Hs.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII and D2Hs is 50 and 51 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII and D2Hs.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D MII will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII is going to be behind in sensor innovation.