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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
54
Overall
51
Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Revealed February 2007
  • Old Model is Canon 1D MII N
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D MIV
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed December 2003
  • Superseded the Nikon D1H
  • New Model is Nikon D2Hs
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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and D2H (4MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and D2H (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MIII was announced 3 years later than the D2H and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1D MIII grades versus the D2H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Nikon D2H

 1D MIII D2H 
RevealedFebruary 2007December 2003More recent by 39 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k211kCrisper display (+19k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1D MIII

 D2H 1D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D2H

 1D MIII D2H 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MIII has outer dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) and the Nikon D2H has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D MIII and the D2H.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIII and D2H is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MIII and D2H.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D MIII having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D MIII will resolve greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer 1D MIII should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Portrait photography features
Nikon D2H Portrait photography features
62
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/300 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Street photography factors
Nikon D2H Street photography factors
54
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Sports photography features
Nikon D2H Sports photography features
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-H)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D MIII
Travel photography with Nikon D2H
43
environment sealing
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
42
weather sealing
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MIII
Landscape photography with Nikon D2H
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
49
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Vlogging info
Nikon D2H Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIII and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIINikon D2H
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III Nikon D2H
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2007-02-22 2003-12-19
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 18.7mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 536.7mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3888 x 2592 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 211k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/300s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1335 gr (2.94 pounds) 1200 gr (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 40
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 18.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 10.0
DXO Low light score 1078 352
Other
Battery life 2200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 2 1
Launch pricing $4,399 $253