Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV & Nikon D2H. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D MIV Gallery & Nikon D2H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D2H
1D MIV | D2H | |||
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Released | February 2010 | December 2003 | Newer by 76 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 211k | Sharper screen (+709k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1D MIV
D2H | 1D MIV |
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Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D2H
1D MIV | D2H | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2H Specifications
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Nikon D2H | |
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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 |