Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2Hs

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and D2Hs (4MP) and the 1Ds MII (Full frame) and D2Hs (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds MII was launched 8 months after the D2Hs so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1Ds MII matches up versus the D2Hs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II & Nikon D2Hs. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1Ds MII Gallery & Nikon D2Hs Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1Ds MII features external dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2Hs has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D2Hs in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 1Ds MII against the D2Hs.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and D2Hs is 50 and 51 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MII and D2Hs.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1Ds MII because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 1Ds MII will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern 1Ds MII should have an edge in sensor technology.