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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Xs

Portability
51
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Nikon D1H front
 
Nikon D2Xs front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Xs Key Specs

Nikon D1H
(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 September 2001
  • Successor is Nikon D2H
Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed June 2006
  • Old Model is Nikon D2X
  • Renewed by Nikon D3X
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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Xs Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon D1H versus Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and D2Xs (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D1H was manufactured 5 years before the D2Xs which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the D1H matches up versus the D2Xs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Nikon D2Xs

 D1H D2Xs 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon D1H

 D2Xs D1H 
RevealedJune 2006September 2001More modern by 57 months
Display dimensions2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution235k130kClearer display (+105k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1H and Nikon D2Xs

 D1H D2Xs 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Xs Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1H has got exterior dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2Xs 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D1H vs the D2Xs.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Xs size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D1H and D2Xs is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Xs top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Xs Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D1H and D2Xs.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D2Xs to deliver extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged D1H is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Xs sensor size comparison

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1H Portrait photography details
Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography details
50
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (3MP)
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1H Street photography features
Nikon D2Xs Street photography features
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
50
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1H Sports photography information
Nikon D2Xs Sports photography information
41
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1H Travel photography details
Nikon D2Xs Travel photography details
28
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
43
environment sealing
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D1H
Landscape photography with Nikon D2Xs
43
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D1H
Vlogging with Nikon D2Xs
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2Xs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1H and Nikon D2Xs
 Nikon D1HNikon D2Xs
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D1H Nikon D2Xs
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2001-09-19 2006-06-01
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 2000 x 1312 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 130k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic 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 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 59
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 489
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $5,130 $3,999