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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S 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
  • Released December 2003
  • Replaced the Nikon D1H
  • New Model is Nikon D2Hs
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon D3
  • Later Model is Nikon D4
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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.

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Nikon D3S

 D2H D3S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Nikon D2H

 D3S D2H 
LaunchedFebruary 2010December 2003More modern by 75 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k211kClearer screen (+710k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Nikon D3S

 D2H D3S 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D2H and D3S is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (4MP)
64
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2H Street photography info
Nikon D3S Street photography info
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
55
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Sports photography camera
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (4MP)
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (4,200 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3S as a Travel photography camera
42
environment sealing
MP count low (4 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
51
good battery pack (4,200 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2H Landscape photography information
Nikon D3S Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3")
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (4,200 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2H Vlogging highlights
Nikon D3S Vlogging highlights
9
no video
15
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Nikon D3S
 Nikon D2HNikon D3S
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