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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2005
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D2H
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 1D MIV (16MP) and D2Hs (4MP) and the 1D MIV (APS-H) and D2Hs (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D MIV was announced 5 years later than the D2Hs and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1D MIV grades against the D2Hs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the Nikon D2Hs

 1D MIV D2Hs 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2005More recent by 62 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k235kClearer display (+685k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Canon 1D MIV

 D2Hs 1D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D2Hs

 1D MIV D2Hs 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D MIV has got physical 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) while the Nikon D2Hs has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D MIV and the D2Hs.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MIV and D2Hs is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MIV and D2Hs.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D MIV with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D MIV will resolve more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent 1D MIV should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MIV
Portrait photography with Nikon D2Hs
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/300 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Street photography details
Nikon D2Hs Street photography details
55
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Sports photography camera
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (1,500 shots)
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Travel photography factors
Nikon D2Hs Travel photography factors
51
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
bad battery pack (1,500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
42
weather proofing
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 D2Hs as a Landscape photography camera
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (1,500 shots)
49
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Vlogging advice
Nikon D2Hs Vlogging advice
27
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 1D MIV vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and Nikon D2Hs
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVNikon D2Hs
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Nikon D2Hs
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2010-02-22 2005-02-16
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 518.9mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 -
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 sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 235k 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
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/300 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1230g (2.71 pounds) 1200g (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 All around score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1320 not tested
Other
Battery life 1500 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $4,999 $5,000