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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2H

Portability
51
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MIII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1385g - 150 x 160 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2008
  • Previous Model is Canon 1Ds MII
  • Updated by Canon 1D X
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched December 2003
  • Older Model is Nikon D1H
  • Successor is Nikon D2Hs
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2H Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2H, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 1Ds MIII (21MP) and D2H (4MP) and the 1Ds MIII (Full frame) and D2H (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 1Ds MIII was announced 4 years later than the D2H and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 1Ds MIII grades against the D2H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MIII over the Nikon D2H

 1Ds MIII D2H 
LaunchedAugust 2008December 2003Fresher by 57 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k211kSharper screen (+19k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1Ds MIII

 D2H 1Ds MIII 

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D2H

 1Ds MIII D2H 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1Ds MIII provides outside dimensions of 150mm x 160mm x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1385 grams (3.05 lbs) and the Nikon D2H has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1Ds MIII versus the D2H.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1Ds MIII and D2H is 51 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds MIII and D2H.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1Ds MIII with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 1Ds MIII will offer more detail with its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 1Ds MIII provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1Ds MIII
Portrait photography with Nikon D2H
78
has manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Street photography features
Nikon D2H Street photography features
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Sports photography factors
Nikon D2H Sports photography factors
63
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery (1,800 shots)
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Travel photography details
Nikon D2H Travel photography details
53
environment sealing
good MP (21 megapixels)
low battery (1,800 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
42
weather sealing
MP count low (4MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
low battery (1,800 per charge)
49
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MIII Vlogging information
Nikon D2H Vlogging information
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1Ds MIII vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MIII and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IIINikon D2H
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III Nikon D2H
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2008-08-18 2003-12-19
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 surface area 864.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5616 x 3744 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 50 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 211 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1385g (3.05 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 160 x 80mm (5.9" x 6.3" x 3.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 40
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 18.9
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 10.0
DXO Low light score 1663 352
Other
Battery life 1800 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Two One
Cost at launch $6,652 $253