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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Nikon D3 front
Portability
50
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3 Key Specs

Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched December 2003
  • Superseded the Nikon D1H
  • Replacement is Nikon D2Hs
Nikon D3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched April 2008
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3S
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Nikon D3

 D2H D3 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Nikon D2H

 D3 D2H 
LaunchedApril 2008December 2003More recent by 52 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k211kCrisper display (+711k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Nikon D3

 D2H D3 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3 size comparison

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

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3 Portrait photography advice
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (4 megapixels)
63
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D2H
Street photography with Nikon D3
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
54
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3 as a Sports photography camera
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (4,300 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3 as a Travel photography camera
42
environment proof
MP count low (4 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
51
better than average battery (4,300 per charge)
weather proofing
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2H Landscape photography features
Nikon D3 Landscape photography features
49
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (4,300 shots)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2H Vlogging details
Nikon D3 Vlogging details
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Nikon D3
 Nikon D2HNikon D3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D2H Nikon D3
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2003-12-19 2008-04-18
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type JFET CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Full resolution 2464 x 1632 4256 x 2832
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 211 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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 Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200g (2.65 lbs) 1300g (2.87 lbs)
Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 81
DXO Color Depth rating 18.9 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 12.2
DXO Low light rating 352 2290
Other
Battery life - 4300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2
Card slots 1 2
Retail price $253 $5,450