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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3X

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed December 2003
  • Replaced the Nikon D1H
  • New Model is Nikon D2Hs
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2Xs
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3X Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and D3X (25MP) and the D2H (APS-C) and D3X (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The D2H was introduced 6 years before the D3X and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D2H scores vs the D3X for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Nikon D3X

 D2H D3X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Nikon D2H

 D3X D2H 
IntroducedFebruary 2009December 2003More recent by 62 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k211kSharper screen (+709k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Nikon D3X

 D2H D3X 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D2H offers outside 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 D3X has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D2H against the D3X.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D2H and D3X is 51 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D2H and D3X.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D2H having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon D3X will show extra detail using its extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older D2H will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H Portrait photography information
Nikon D3X Portrait photography information
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (4MP)
80
you can focus manually
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2H Street photography factors
Nikon D3X Street photography factors
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H Sports photography info
Nikon D3X Sports photography info
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (4MP)
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
better than average battery life (4,400 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2H Travel photography information
Nikon D3X Travel photography information
42
environment proof
low resolution (4 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery life (4,400 shots)
weather proof
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2H Landscape photography details
Nikon D3X Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (4MP)
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
excellent resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (4,400 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D2H
Vlogging with Nikon D3X
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Nikon D3X
 Nikon D2HNikon D3X
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D2H Nikon D3X
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2003-12-19 2009-02-19
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type JFET CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 2464 x 1632 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 51
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 211 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 1260 grams (2.78 pounds)
Physical 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 rating 40 88
DXO Color Depth rating 18.9 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 13.7
DXO Low light rating 352 1992
Other
Battery life - 4400 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $253 $3,000