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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2Hs front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4 Key Specs

Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2005
  • Previous Model is Nikon D2H
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3S
  • Replacement is Nikon D4s
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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon D2Hs versus Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the D2Hs (4MP) and D4 (16MP) and the D2Hs (APS-C) and D4 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The D2Hs was manufactured 7 years prior to the D4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D2Hs matches up vs the D4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Nikon D4

 D2Hs D4 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Nikon D2Hs

 D4 D2Hs 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2005Newer by 83 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k235kClearer display (+686k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Nikon D4

 D2Hs D4 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D2Hs enjoys external 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") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D2Hs versus the D4.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D2Hs and D4 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D2Hs and D4.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D2Hs due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon D4 will produce extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D2Hs will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography info
Nikon D4 Portrait photography info
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (4MP)
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Street photography factors
Nikon D4 Street photography factors
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Sports photography information
Nikon D4 Sports photography information
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Travel photography highlights
Nikon D4 Travel photography highlights
42
weather sealing
MP count low (4MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
59
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D4 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Vlogging highlights
Nikon D4 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Hs and Nikon D4
 Nikon D2HsNikon D4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D2Hs Nikon D4
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2005-02-16 2012-01-06
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type JFET CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Full resolution 2464 x 1632 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 1340 grams (2.95 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2965
Other
Battery life - 2600 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $5,000 $4,500