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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D1H

Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Nikon D1H front
Portability
51
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D1H Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Released October 2005
  • Old Model is Canon 1Ds
  • Updated by Canon 1Ds MIII
Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2001
  • Replacement is Nikon D2H
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D1H Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 1Ds MII versus Nikon D1H, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and D1H (3MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and D1H (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1Ds MII was announced 4 years after the D1H which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1Ds MII grades versus the D1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D1H

 1Ds MII D1H 
RevealedOctober 2005September 2001Newer by 50 months
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Canon 1Ds MII

 D1H 1Ds MII 

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D1H

 1Ds MII D1H 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2"2"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D1H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MII provides physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Nikon D1H has specifications of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1Ds MII compared to the D1H.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D1H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1Ds MII and D1H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D1H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D1H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MII and D1H.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MII using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 1Ds MII will provide greater detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer 1Ds MII will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D1H sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D1H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D1H as a Portrait photography camera
67
has manual focus
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
50
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography info
Nikon D1H Street photography info
51
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,565 grams)
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Sports photography info
Nikon D1H Sports photography info
60
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
41
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Travel photography with Nikon D1H
51
weather proofing
megapixel count good (17MP)
heavier than competition in class (1,565 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
28
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D1H Landscape photography highlights
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
screen is small (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
43
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (3 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1Ds MII
Vlogging with Nikon D1H
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D1H
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IINikon D1H
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D1H
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2005-10-11 2001-09-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 17 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4992 x 3328 2000 x 1312
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 lb) 1200 grams (2.65 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1480 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), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $12,000 $5,130