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Canon 1D vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
50
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1D vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2001
  • Replacement is Canon 1D MII
Nikon D2Hs
(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 February 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D2H
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1D versus Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1D (4MP) and the D2Hs (4MP) is fairly well matched but the 1D (APS-H) and D2Hs (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 1D was revealed 4 years prior to the D2Hs which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1D matches up against the D2Hs when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Nikon D2Hs

 1D D2Hs 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Canon 1D

 D2Hs 1D 
ReleasedFebruary 2005December 2001More modern by 38 months
Display size2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution235k120kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D and Nikon D2Hs

 1D D2Hs 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 1D vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1D comes with physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Nikon D2Hs has specifications of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D versus Nikon D2Hs in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 1D vs the D2Hs.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and D2Hs is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and D2Hs.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The 1D uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged 1D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Portrait photography camera
52
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (4MP)
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Street photography camera
48
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,585 grams)
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D2Hs Sports photography highlights
50
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D
Travel photography with Nikon D2Hs
38
weather proofing
more heavy than competition (1,585 grams)
low megapixels (4MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
42
weather proof
sensor resolution low (4MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4MP)
50
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D Vlogging details
Nikon D2Hs Vlogging details
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Nikon D2Hs
 Canon EOS-1DNikon D2Hs
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Nikon D2Hs
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2001-12-13 2005-02-16
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD JFET
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixels 4 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 2464 x 1648 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 120k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585g (3.49 pounds) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $4,899 $5,000