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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Nikon D1 front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs

Nikon D1
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Introduced November 2000
  • Successor is Nikon D1X
Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2005
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2H
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D1 (3MP) and D2Hs (4MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D1 was revealed 5 years prior to the D2Hs which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D1 scores vs the D2Hs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Nikon D2Hs

 D1 D2Hs 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Nikon D1

 D2Hs D1 
RevealedFebruary 2005November 2000More modern by 51 months
Display sizing2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution235k130kClearer display (+105k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1 and Nikon D2Hs

 D1 D2Hs 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1 features exterior dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Nikon D2Hs has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D1 vs the D2Hs.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D1 and D2Hs is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D1 and D2Hs.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D2Hs to render greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1 Portrait photography features
Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Street photography camera
48
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1 Sports photography information
Nikon D2Hs Sports photography information
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Travel photography camera
28
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (3MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
42
environment proof
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D1
Landscape photography with Nikon D2Hs
42
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low megapixels (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D1
Vlogging with Nikon D2Hs
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Nikon D1 vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1 and Nikon D2Hs
 Nikon D1Nikon D2Hs
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D1 Nikon D2Hs
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2000-11-27 2005-02-16
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD JFET
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 2000 x 1312 2464 x 1632
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 130 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 1200 grams (2.65 pounds)
Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $5,130 $5,000