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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H

Portability
50
Imaging
52
Features
34
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1Ds front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Canon 1Ds
(Full Review)
  • 11MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1250
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed December 2002
  • Replacement is Canon 1Ds MII
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Introduced December 2003
  • Previous Model is Nikon D1H
  • Successor is Nikon D2Hs
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon 1Ds versus Nikon D2H, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 1Ds (11MP) and D2H (4MP) and the 1Ds (Full frame) and D2H (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 1Ds was announced 12 months earlier than the D2H so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1Ds grades against the D2H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon D2H

 1Ds D2H 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1Ds

 D2H 1Ds 
IntroducedDecember 2003December 2002Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution211k120kCrisper screen (+91k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon D2H

 1Ds D2H 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1Ds enjoys outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2H has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1Ds versus Nikon D2H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1Ds compared to the D2H.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds and D2H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1Ds and D2H.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1Ds using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1Ds will offer you greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds Portrait photography features
Nikon D2H Portrait photography features
55
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (11 megapixels)
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1Ds
Street photography with Nikon D2H
44
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,585 grams)
low max ISO (1,250)
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds Sports photography features
Nikon D2H Sports photography features
47
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (11MP)
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds Travel photography details
Nikon D2H Travel photography details
30
more heavy than competitors in class (1,585g)
sensor resolution low (11MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
42
weather proofing
low MP (4 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D2H Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (11MP)
low max ISO (1,250)
49
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D2H as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS-1DsNikon D2H
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Nikon D2H
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2002-12-17 2003-12-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 11 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4064 x 2704 2464 x 1632
Maximum native ISO 1250 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 120k dot 211k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 gr (3.49 pounds) 1200 gr (2.65 pounds)
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 score 63 40
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 18.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 10.0
DXO Low light score 954 352
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $9,000 $253