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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 1D X
  • Updated by Canon 1D X III
Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2005
  • Previous Model is Nikon D2H
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 1D X II versus Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and D2Hs (4MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and D2Hs (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 1D X II was manufactured 11 years after the D2Hs which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1D X II scores against the D2Hs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Nikon D2Hs

 1D X II D2Hs 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2005Newer by 134 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k235kCrisper screen (+1385k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Canon 1D X II

 D2Hs 1D X II 

Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D2Hs

 1D X II D2Hs 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1D X II offers external measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2Hs has specifications of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D X II compared to the D2Hs.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X II and D2Hs is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X II and D2Hs.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D X II will provide greater detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 1D X II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X II Portrait photography info
Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X II Street photography advice
Nikon D2Hs Street photography advice
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X II
Sports photography with Nikon D2Hs
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high fps (16.0 frames per second)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (1,210 per charge)
50
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D X II
Travel photography with Nikon D2Hs
54
weather proofing
includes touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (1,210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
42
weather proof
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X II Landscape photography advice
Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (1,210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D X II
Vlogging with Nikon D2Hs
30
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Nikon D2Hs
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IINikon D2Hs
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Nikon D2Hs
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-02 2005-02-16
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual DIGIC 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS JFET
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 20MP 4MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 61 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 16.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1530 grams (3.37 pounds) 1200 grams (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3207 not tested
Other
Battery life 1210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Two One
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