• APS-C 361.2mm2
  • 4.1 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Nikon D2Hs advantages over Canon 1DX

  • Less expensive
    $3500 vs $6800 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 9.46 vs 6.94 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Lighter weight
    1070g vs 1551g
    Lighter weight

Canon 1DX advantages over Nikon D2Hs

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    13 years vs 20 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 232k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    18.1 vs 4.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Higher extended ISO
    204800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Nikon D3S

Nikon D2Hs
Nikon D3S
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $5200
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D3S

Canon 1DX
Nikon D3S
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • External Mic Jack
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $5200
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 1DX vs Nikon D3S

Compared to Nikon D4

Nikon D2Hs
Nikon D4
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • External Mic Jack

Compare Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4

Canon 1DX
Nikon D4
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • More cross-type AF points
  • Less shutter lag
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • More dynamic range

Compare Canon 1DX vs Nikon D4

Compared to Canon EOS-1D C

Nikon D2Hs
Canon EOS-1D C
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D2Hs vs Canon EOS-1D C

Canon 1DX
Canon EOS-1D C
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Headphone jack

Compare Canon 1DX vs Canon EOS-1D C

Compared to Nikon D4S

Nikon D2Hs
Nikon D4S
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • External Mic Jack

Compare Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX
Nikon D4S
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • More cross-type AF points
  • Less shutter lag
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 1DX vs Nikon D4S

Compared to Nikon D5

Nikon D2Hs
Nikon D5
  • $3500
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $4893
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D5

Canon 1DX
Nikon D5
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $4893
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen

Compare Canon 1DX vs Nikon D5

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