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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2Hs front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s 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
  • Introduced February 2005
  • Replaced the Nikon D2H
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D4
  • Successor is Nikon D5
Photography Glossary

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon D2Hs versus Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D2Hs (4MP) and D4s (16MP) and the D2Hs (APS-C) and D4s (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The D2Hs was revealed 10 years earlier than the D4s which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D2Hs matches up vs the D4s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Nikon D4s

 D2Hs D4s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon D2Hs

 D4s D2Hs 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2005More modern by 109 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k235kClearer screen (+686k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Nikon D4s

 D2Hs D4s 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2Hs has got exterior dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Nikon D4s has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D2Hs compared to the D4s.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D2Hs and D4s is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2Hs and D4s.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D2Hs with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D4s will give extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D2Hs is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography details
Nikon D4s Portrait photography details
49
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (4MP)
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D2Hs
Street photography with Nikon D4s
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D2Hs
Sports photography with Nikon D4s
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (4 megapixels)
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (3,020 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Travel photography factors
Nikon D4s Travel photography factors
42
weather sealing
sensor resolution not great (4MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
great battery (3,020 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D2Hs
Landscape photography with Nikon D4s
49
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (4 megapixels)
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (3,020 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D4s as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
28
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Hs and Nikon D4s
 Nikon D2HsNikon D4s
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D2Hs Nikon D4s
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2005-02-16 2014-02-24
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4
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 4MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 2464 x 1632 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.2"
Screen resolution 235k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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 FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) 1350 gr (2.98 lbs)
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 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3074
Other
Battery life - 3020 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18a
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 Two
Launch cost $5,000 $6,498