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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1H

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Nikon D1H front
Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1H Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1D X
  • Updated by Canon 1D X III
Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2001
  • Renewed by Nikon D2H
Photography Glossary

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1H Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D1H, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and D1H (3MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and D1H (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D X II was brought out 14 years after the D1H which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1D X II scores vs the D1H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Nikon D1H

 1D X II D1H 
LaunchedFebruary 2016September 2001Newer by 175 months
Display dimensions3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1620k130kCrisper display (+1490k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Canon 1D X II

 D1H 1D X II 

Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D1H

 1D X II D1H 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1H Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X II comes with exterior dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) while the Nikon D1H has measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D X II versus the D1H.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1H size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X II and D1H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X II and D1H.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 1D X II will deliver extra detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer 1D X II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1H sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X II Portrait photography details
Nikon D1H Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
50
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X II Street photography details
Nikon D1H Street photography details
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X II Sports photography highlights
Nikon D1H Sports photography highlights
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
max fps high (16.0 frames per second)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,210 per charge)
40
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X II Travel photography features
Nikon D1H Travel photography features
54
environment proof
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (1,210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
28
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X II Landscape photography advice
Nikon D1H Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (1,210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D1H as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Nikon D1H
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IINikon D1H
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Nikon D1H
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2016-02-02 2001-09-19
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual DIGIC 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 2000 x 1312
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 409600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 61 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 16.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1530 grams (3.37 lb) 1200 grams (2.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3207 not tested
Other
Battery life 1210 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 2 1
Retail cost $5,999 $5,130