Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Revealed October 2005
- Earlier Model is Canon 1Ds
- Successor is Canon 1Ds MIII
(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
- Launched December 2003
- Superseded the Nikon D1H
- Successor is Nikon D2Hs
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and D2H (4MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and D2H (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 1Ds MII was launched 23 months after the D2H making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1Ds MII scores versus the D2H for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II & Nikon D2H. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery & Nikon D2H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D2H
1Ds MII | D2H | |||
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Launched | October 2005 | December 2003 | Newer by 23 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 211k | Clearer display (+19k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1Ds MII
D2H | 1Ds MII | |||
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Display size | 2.5" | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D2H
1Ds MII | D2H | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds MII has got external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 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).
Analyze the Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1Ds MII against the D2H.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and D2H is 50 and 51 respectively.
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1Ds MII and D2H.
All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds MII because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MII will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger 1Ds MII should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Nikon D2H | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Nikon D2H |
Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2005-10-11 | 2003-12-19 |
Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 17 megapixel | 4 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4992 x 3328 | 2464 x 1632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 211k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
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 options | External | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1565 gr (3.45 lbs) | 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) |
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 | 74 | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.3 | 18.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 10.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 1480 | 352 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Retail cost | $12,000 | $253 |