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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S 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
  • Announced December 2003
  • Succeeded the Nikon D1H
  • Later Model is Nikon D2Hs
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300
  • Later Model is Nikon D600
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and D300S (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D2H was launched 6 years before the D300S which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D2H scores vs the D300S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Nikon D300S

 D2H D300S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Nikon D2H

 D300S D2H 
AnnouncedNovember 2009December 2003Newer by 71 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k211kSharper display (+709k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Nikon D300S

 D2H D300S 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2H offers physical measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D300S has measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D2H vs the D300S.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D2H and D300S is 51 and 55 respectively.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D2H and D300S.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D300S to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D2H will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H Portrait photography factors
Nikon D300S Portrait photography factors
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D2H
Street photography with Nikon D300S
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (938 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H Sports photography highlights
Nikon D300S Sports photography highlights
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4MP)
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D2H
Travel photography with Nikon D300S
42
environment proofing
sensor resolution low (4MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
48
environment proof
flash built-in
heavier than average (938g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2H Landscape photography information
Nikon D300S Landscape photography information
49
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4MP)
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D2H
Vlogging with Nikon D300S
9
lack of video recording
22
comes with face detect focus
includes mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average (938 grams)
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Nikon D300S
 Nikon D2HNikon D300S
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D2H Nikon D300S
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2003-12-19 2009-11-16
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type JFET CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 2464 x 1632 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 51
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 211 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 938 grams (2.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 70
DXO Color Depth score 18.9 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 12.2
DXO Low light score 352 787
Other
Battery life - 950 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 Two
Price at launch $253 $1,630