Canon 1D MIII vs Nikon D2H

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark III & Nikon D2H. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1D MIII Gallery & Nikon D2H Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.