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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released December 2003
  • Previous Model is Nikon D1H
  • Replacement is Nikon D2Hs
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 1D MIV versus Nikon D2H, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and D2H (4MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and D2H (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MIV was manufactured 6 years after the D2H which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1D MIV grades vs the D2H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D2H

 1D MIV D2H 
ReleasedFebruary 2010December 2003Newer by 76 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k211kSharper screen (+709k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1D MIV

 D2H 1D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D2H

 1D MIV D2H 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MIV has exterior dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) and the Nikon D2H has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D MIV vs the D2H.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIV and D2H is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MIV and D2H.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D MIV will offer extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 1D MIV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D2H Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/300s)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Street photography camera
55
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MIV
Sports photography with Nikon D2H
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery (1,500 shots)
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Travel photography factors
Nikon D2H Travel photography factors
51
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
not so great battery (1,500 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
42
weather sealing
low resolution sensor (4MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Landscape photography camera
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery (1,500 per charge)
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Vlogging factors
Nikon D2H Vlogging factors
27
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVNikon D2H
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Nikon D2H
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-22 2003-12-19
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 27.9 x 18.6mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 518.9mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 4MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 920k dots 211k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/300 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1230 gr (2.71 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
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 All around rating 74 40
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 18.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 10.0
DXO Low light rating 1320 352
Other
Battery life 1500 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 2 One
Cost at launch $4,999 $253