Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2Hs
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs
(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
- Revealed October 2005
- Succeeded the Canon 1Ds
- Replacement 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
- Released February 2005
- Superseded the Nikon D2H
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2Hs Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2Hs Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D2Hs
1Ds MII | D2Hs | |||
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Released | October 2005 | February 2005 | More modern by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Canon 1Ds MII
D2Hs | 1Ds MII | |||
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Display size | 2.5" | 2" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 235k | 230k | Clearer display (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D2Hs
1Ds MII | D2Hs | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison
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.
Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Nikon D2Hs | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II | Nikon D2Hs |
Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2005-10-11 | 2005-02-16 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | JFET |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 17 megapixels | 4 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4992 x 3328 | 2464 x 1632 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 235 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | External | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
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 Overall rating | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1480 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Launch price | $12,000 | $5,000 |