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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3

Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2Hs front
 
Nikon D3 front
Portability
50
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3 Key Specs

Nikon D2Hs
(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
  • Announced February 2005
  • Previous Model is Nikon D2H
Nikon D3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Released April 2008
  • New Model is Nikon D3S
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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D2Hs and Nikon D3, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D2Hs (4MP) and D3 (12MP) and the D2Hs (APS-C) and D3 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The D2Hs was revealed 4 years before the D3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D2Hs scores vs the D3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Nikon D3

 D2Hs D3 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Nikon D2Hs

 D3 D2Hs 
ReleasedApril 2008February 2005Fresher by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k235kClearer screen (+687k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Nikon D3

 D2Hs D3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2Hs comes with external dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D3 has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D2Hs and Nikon D3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D2Hs versus the D3.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2Hs and D3 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2Hs and D3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D2Hs with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D3 will produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older D2Hs will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D2Hs
Portrait photography with Nikon D3
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (4MP)
63
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D2Hs
Street photography with Nikon D3
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
54
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D2Hs
Sports photography with Nikon D3
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (4MP)
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (4,300 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3 as a Travel photography camera
42
environment proofing
sensor resolution not great (4MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
51
better than average battery (4,300 CIPA)
environment sealing
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D2Hs
Landscape photography with Nikon D3
50
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (4 megapixels)
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery (4,300 shots)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Vlogging factors
Nikon D3 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Hs and Nikon D3
 Nikon D2HsNikon D3
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D2Hs Nikon D3
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2005-02-16 2008-04-18
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type JFET CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 2464 x 1632 4256 x 2832
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 235k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lb) 1300 grams (2.87 lb)
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 All around score not tested 81
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2290
Other
Battery life - 4300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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) x2
Card slots Single Dual
Launch price $5,000 $5,450