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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D4

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D4 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
  • Released December 2003
  • Superseded the Nikon D1H
  • Updated by Nikon D2Hs
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D3S
  • Successor is Nikon D4s
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D4 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon D2H and Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and D4 (16MP) and the D2H (APS-C) and D4 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The D2H was introduced 9 years prior to the D4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D2H matches up versus the D4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Nikon D4

 D2H D4 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Nikon D2H

 D4 D2H 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012December 2003More modern by 98 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k211kCrisper screen (+710k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Nikon D4

 D2H D4 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D2H features exterior measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Nikon D4 has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D2H and Nikon D4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D2H compared to the D4.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D2H and D4 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D2H and D4.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D2H with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D4 will deliver extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D2H is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2H vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H Portrait photography info
Nikon D4 Portrait photography info
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (4 megapixels)
77
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2H Street photography advice
Nikon D4 Street photography advice
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
56
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H Sports photography features
Nikon D4 Sports photography features
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (4MP)
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2H Travel photography info
Nikon D4 Travel photography info
42
weather proofing
low MP (4 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
59
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2H Landscape photography features
Nikon D4 Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (4 megapixels)
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2H Vlogging information
Nikon D4 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D2H vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Nikon D4
 Nikon D2HNikon D4
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D2H Nikon D4
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2003-12-19 2012-01-06
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 3
Sensor type JFET CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 2464 x 1632 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 211k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 pounds) 1340 gr (2.95 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 40 89
DXO Color Depth rating 18.9 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 13.1
DXO Low light rating 352 2965
Other
Battery life - 2600 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $253 $4,500