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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D2Xs

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Nikon D2Xs front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D2Xs Key Specs

Nikon D2H
(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
  • Revealed December 2003
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1H
  • Newer Model is Nikon D2Hs
Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2006
  • Superseded the Nikon D2X
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3X
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D2Xs Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D2H and Nikon D2Xs, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and D2Xs (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D2H was introduced 3 years earlier than the D2Xs and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D2H grades against the D2Xs for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Nikon D2Xs

 D2H D2Xs 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon D2H

 D2Xs D2H 
LaunchedJune 2006December 2003Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution235k211kCrisper display (+24k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Nikon D2Xs

 D2H D2Xs 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D2Xs Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D2H offers exterior 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) whilst the Nikon D2Xs has sizing 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 D2H and Nikon D2Xs in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D2H versus the D2Xs.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D2Xs size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2H and D2Xs is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D2Xs top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D2Xs Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D2H and D2Xs.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D2Xs to provide extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D2H will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D2Xs sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography highlights
49
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (4 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2Xs as a Street photography camera
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H Sports photography information
Nikon D2Xs Sports photography information
49
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (4MP)
53
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D2H
Travel photography with Nikon D2Xs
42
environment proof
sensor resolution not great (4MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
43
environment sealing
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2H Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D2Xs Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (4MP)
50
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2H Vlogging features
Nikon D2Xs Vlogging features
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D2Xs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Nikon D2Xs
 Nikon D2HNikon D2Xs
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D2H Nikon D2Xs
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2003-12-19 2006-06-01
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type JFET CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 2464 x 1632 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 211k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200g (2.65 pounds) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 59
DXO Color Depth rating 18.9 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 10.9
DXO Low light rating 352 489
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $253 $3,999