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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D6

Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2Hs front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released February 2005
  • Older Model is Nikon D2H
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon D5
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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D6 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon D2Hs versus Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D2Hs (4MP) and D6 (21MP) and the D2Hs (APS-C) and D6 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The D2Hs was released 16 years earlier than the D6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the D2Hs scores vs the D6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Nikon D6

 D2Hs D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Nikon D2Hs

 D6 D2Hs 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2005More modern by 182 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k235kClearer display (+2124k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Nikon D6

 D2Hs D6 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D2Hs provides external dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Nikon D6 has dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D2Hs versus Nikon D6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D2Hs compared to the D6.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D2Hs and D6 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D2Hs and D6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D2Hs featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D6 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged D2Hs will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Portrait photography information
Nikon D6 Portrait photography information
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
84
has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D2Hs
Street photography with Nikon D6
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
62
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Sports photography info
Nikon D6 Sports photography info
50
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (4MP)
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (3,580 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Travel photography camera
42
environment proof
megapixel count low (4MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery life (3,580 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D2Hs
Landscape photography with Nikon D6
50
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (4 megapixels)
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (3,580 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D6 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
30
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Hs and Nikon D6
 Nikon D2HsNikon D6
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D2Hs Nikon D6
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2005-02-16 2020-02-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type JFET CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2464 x 1632 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3280000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 105
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 1270 grams (2.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 3580 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Card slots Single 2
Price at release $5,000 $6,496