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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2H

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
73
Overall
67
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Superseded the Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Later 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
  • Announced December 2003
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1H
  • New Model is Nikon D2Hs
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2H Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2H, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and D2H (4MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and D2H (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X was announced 7 years after the D2H which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1D X scores against the D2H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Nikon D2H

 1D X D2H 
AnnouncedOctober 2011December 2003Newer by 96 months
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k211kCrisper display (+829k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1D X

 D2H 1D X 

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Nikon D2H

 1D X D2H 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X enjoys exterior measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2H has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2H 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 have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 1D X vs the D2H.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X and D2H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X and D2H.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D X will resolve greater detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent 1D X is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography info
Nikon D2H Portrait photography info
78
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D X
Street photography with Nikon D2H
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography highlights
Nikon D2H Sports photography highlights
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (1,120 CIPA)
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography information
Nikon D2H Travel photography information
48
weather proofing
decent megapixels (18MP)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (1,120 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
42
weather proof
low megapixels (4MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography information
Nikon D2H Landscape photography information
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (1,120 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging features
Nikon D2H Vlogging features
28
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS-1D XNikon D2H
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Nikon D2H
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2011-10-18 2003-12-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
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 18 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 211 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340g (2.95 pounds) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 40
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 18.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 10.0
DXO Low light rating 2786 352
Other
Battery life 1120 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $5,299 $253