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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H

Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(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
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
  • Launched December 2003
  • Superseded the Nikon D1H
  • Successor is Nikon D2Hs
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D2H

 1Ds MII D2H 
LaunchedOctober 2005December 2003Newer by 23 months
Display resolution230k211kClearer display (+19k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1Ds MII

 D2H 1Ds MII 
Display size2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D2H

 1Ds MII D2H 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MII and D2H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography information
Nikon D2H Portrait photography information
67
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Street photography details
Nikon D2H Street photography details
51
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,565g)
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Sports photography features
Nikon D2H Sports photography features
60
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Travel photography camera
51
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (17 megapixels)
heavier than competition (1,565 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
42
environment proofing
MP count low (4MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1Ds MII
Landscape photography with Nikon D2H
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor resolution (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
tiny screen (2")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
49
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Vlogging highlights
Nikon D2H Vlogging highlights
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IINikon D2H
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