Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H
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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1Ds & Nikon D2H. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1Ds Gallery & Nikon D2H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds over the Nikon D2H
1Ds | D2H |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 1Ds
D2H | 1Ds | |||
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Introduced | December 2003 | ![]() | December 2002 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 211k | ![]() | 120k | Crisper screen (+91k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1Ds and Nikon D2H
1Ds | D2H | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1Ds vs Nikon D2H Specifications
Canon EOS-1Ds | Nikon D2H | |
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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 |