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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
51
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Nikon D1H front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs

Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2001
  • Successor is Nikon D2H
Nikon D2Hs
(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
  • Revealed February 2005
  • Older Model is Nikon D2H
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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon D1H versus Nikon D2Hs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and D2Hs (4MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D1H was announced 4 years earlier than the D2Hs and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D1H scores versus the D2Hs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Nikon D2Hs

 D1H D2Hs 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Nikon D1H

 D2Hs D1H 
RevealedFebruary 2005September 2001Fresher by 41 months
Display dimensions2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution235k130kCrisper display (+105k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1H and Nikon D2Hs

 D1H D2Hs 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D1H comes with outer dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D2Hs has specifications of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D1H versus Nikon D2Hs in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D1H and the D2Hs.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D1H and D2Hs is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D1H and D2Hs.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D2Hs to offer extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older D1H is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1H Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography highlights
50
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (3MP)
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D1H
Street photography with Nikon D2Hs
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D1H
Sports photography with Nikon D2Hs
41
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
50
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1H Travel photography information
Nikon D2Hs Travel photography information
28
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (3MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
42
weather proof
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1H Landscape photography details
Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1H Vlogging advice
Nikon D2Hs Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
no video
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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1H and Nikon D2Hs
 Nikon D1HNikon D2Hs
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D1H Nikon D2Hs
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2001-09-19 2005-02-16
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD JFET
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 2000 x 1312 2464 x 1632
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 130k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest 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 1200g (2.65 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $5,130 $5,000