Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and D3 (12MP) and the D2H (APS-C) and D3 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The D2H was released 5 years earlier than the D3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D2H grades against the D3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D2H and Nikon D3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D2H Gallery and Nikon D3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D2H has got external dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Nikon D3 has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D2H and the D3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D2H and D3 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2H and D3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D2H because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D3 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older D2H is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.