Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s
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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s Key Specs
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- 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
(Full Review)
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D2Hs & Nikon D4s. The full galleries are available at Nikon D2Hs Gallery & Nikon D4s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Nikon D4s
D2Hs | D4s |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon D2Hs
D4s | D2Hs | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | February 2005 | More modern by 109 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 235k | Clearer screen (+686k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Nikon D4s
D2Hs | D4s | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Nikon D2Hs versus Nikon D4s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D2Hs and D4s is 51 and 50 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4s Specifications
Nikon D2Hs | Nikon D4s | |
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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 |