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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2H

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Nikon D1X front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Released June 2001
  • Previous Model is Nikon D1
  • Replacement is Nikon D2X
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Introduced December 2003
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1H
  • Replacement is Nikon D2Hs
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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2H Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon D1X versus Nikon D2H, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and D2H (4MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D1X was announced 3 years prior to the D2H which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D1X grades against the D2H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Nikon D2H

 D1X D2H 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Nikon D1X

 D2H D1X 
IntroducedDecember 2003June 2001More modern by 30 months
Screen dimensions2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution211k130kSharper screen (+81k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1X and Nikon D2H

 D1X D2H 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1X features outside dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Nikon D2H has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D1X versus Nikon D2H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D1X vs the D2H.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D1X and D2H is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D1X and D2H.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D1X to resolve more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged D1X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (5MP)
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D1X
Street photography with Nikon D2H
45
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D1X
Sports photography with Nikon D2H
42
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (4MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Travel photography camera
28
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
42
weather proof
low resolution (4MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1X Landscape photography factors
Nikon D2H Landscape photography factors
41
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1X Vlogging info
Nikon D2H Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1X and Nikon D2H
 Nikon D1XNikon D2H
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D1X Nikon D2H
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2001-06-29 2003-12-19
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 area 367.4mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 4MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 1960 2464 x 1632
Highest native ISO 800 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 130k dot 211k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
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
Integrated 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
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) 1200 gr (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 Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.0
DXO Low light score not tested 352
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $5,130 $253