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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2H

Portability
50
Imaging
73
Features
85
Overall
77
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Announced January 2020
  • Older Model is Canon 1D X II
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released December 2003
  • Replaced the Nikon D1H
  • Successor is Nikon D2Hs
Photography Glossary

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2H Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2H, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and D2H (4MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and D2H (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X III was revealed 16 years later than the D2H and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1D X III scores versus the D2H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X III over the Nikon D2H

 1D X III D2H 
ReleasedJanuary 2020December 2003More recent by 196 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k211kCrisper display (+1889k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1D X III

 D2H 1D X III 

Common features in the Canon 1D X III and Nikon D2H

 1D X III D2H 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X III has exterior measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1D X III and the D2H.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and D2H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X III and D2H.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D X III having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D X III will produce more detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger 1D X III should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D X III
Portrait photography with Nikon D2H
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Street photography camera
62
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X III
Sports photography with Nikon D2H
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (2,850 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III Travel photography factors
Nikon D2H Travel photography factors
66
better than average battery (2,850 shots)
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
display is not selfie friendly
42
weather proofing
low MP (4 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III Landscape photography information
Nikon D2H Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (2,850 shots)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
49
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D X III
Vlogging with Nikon D2H
30
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (5472 x 2886 pixels)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIINikon D2H
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon D2H
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2020-01-07 2003-12-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 4 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 102400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 819200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 191 -
Cross type focus points 155 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 211 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 5472 X 2886 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) -
Maximum video resolution 5472x2886 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1440 gr (3.17 lbs) 1200 gr (2.65 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 352
Other
Battery life 2850 pictures -
Style of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual CFexpress type B Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Two Single
Price at launch $6,499 $253