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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs

Canon 1D X III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 819200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5472 x 2886 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1440g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Released January 2020
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1D X II
Nikon D2Hs
(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
  • Revealed February 2005
  • Old Model is Nikon D2H
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and D2Hs (4MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and D2Hs (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X III was released 15 years after the D2Hs which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 1D X III matches up vs the D2Hs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 1D X III D2Hs 
RevealedJanuary 2020February 2005More modern by 182 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k235kCrisper screen (+1865k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 D2Hs 1D X III 

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

 1D X III D2Hs 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X III provides outside dimensions 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 D2Hs has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2Hs in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D X III vs the D2Hs.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X III and D2Hs is 50 and 51 respectively.

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

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X III and D2Hs.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D X III because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1D X III will show extra detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern 1D X III will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X III Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography highlights
84
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Street photography camera
62
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X III as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
good MP (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (2,850 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X III Travel photography info
Nikon D2Hs Travel photography info
66
great battery power (2,850 per charge)
environment sealing
supports focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
42
weather proof
low resolution sensor (4MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X III Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good MP (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (2,850 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
50
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D X III
Vlogging with Nikon D2Hs
30
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
video res high (5472 x 2886 pxls)
comes with mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D X III vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X III and Nikon D2Hs
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIINikon D2Hs
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Mark III Nikon D2Hs
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2020-01-07 2005-02-16
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 102400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 819200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 191 -
Cross type focus points 155 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1440g (3.17 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 2850 pictures -
Form of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual CFexpress type B Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Dual 1
Launch price $6,499 $5,000