Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S Key Specs
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- 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
- Released December 2003
- Replaced the Nikon D1H
- New Model is Nikon D2Hs
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and D3S (12MP) and the D2H (APS-C) and D3S (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D2H was launched 7 years before the D3S which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D2H matches up vs the D3S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D2H & Nikon D3S. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D2H Gallery & Nikon D3S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Nikon D3S
D2H | D3S |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Nikon D2H
D3S | D2H | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | December 2003 | More modern by 75 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 211k | Clearer screen (+710k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D2H and Nikon D3S
D2H | D3S | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D2H comes with 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 D3S has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D2H against the D3S.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D2H and D3S is 51 and 51 respectively.
Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D2H and D3S.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D2H because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D3S will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D2H is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S Specifications
Nikon D2H | Nikon D3S | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon D2H | Nikon D3S |
Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2003-12-19 | 2010-02-16 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | JFET | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 4 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2464 x 1632 | 4256 x 2832 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 211k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1200 grams (2.65 lb) | 1240 grams (2.73 lb) |
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 Overall score | 40 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.9 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.0 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | 352 | 3253 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 4200 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL4a |
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) x 2, UDMA |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Launch pricing | $253 | $5,200 |