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Nikon D2H vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Nikon D2H vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs

Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed December 2003
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D1H
  • Renewed by Nikon D2Hs
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
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Nikon D2H vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon D2H versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sigma. The image resolution of the D2H (4MP) and the DP2x (5MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D2H was brought out 8 years before the DP2x and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D2H matches up versus the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Sigma DP2x

 D2H DP2x 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Nikon D2H

 DP2x D2H 
RevealedFebruary 2011December 2003Fresher by 86 months
Display resolution230k211kSharper display (+19k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Sigma DP2x

 D2H DP2x 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon D2H vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2H has got exterior measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D2H and the DP2x.

Nikon D2H vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D2H and DP2x is 51 and 86 respectively.

Nikon D2H vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2H vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D2H and DP2x.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sigma DP2x to render extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older D2H will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D2H vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2H vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography highlights
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2H Street photography features
Sigma DP2x Street photography features
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (280g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Sports photography camera
49
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
30
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2H Travel photography features
Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
42
environment proof
sensor resolution low (4MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2H Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D2H
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
9
no video recording
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon D2H vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Sigma DP2x
 Nikon D2HSigma DP2x
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon D2H Sigma DP2x
Category Pro DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2003-12-19 2011-02-08
Physical type Large SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type JFET CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2464 x 1632 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 41mm (1x)
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 211 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution None 320x240
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 352 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $253 $699