Nikon D2H vs Nikon D5

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon D2H versus Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and D5 (21MP) and the D2H (APS-C) and D5 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The D2H was brought out 13 years earlier than the D5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D2H scores versus the D5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D2H & Nikon D5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D2H Gallery & Nikon D5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D2H features outer 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 D5 has dimensions of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D2H versus Nikon D5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D2H compared to the D5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2H and D5 is 51 and 50 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D2H and D5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D2H because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon D5 will deliver more detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older D2H is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.