Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon D2H

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon 1 V2 and the Nikon D2H, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon 1 V2 was introduced in October 2012 and Nikon D2H was introduced in December 2003. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon 1 V2 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 160 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 73 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 15.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon D2H Highlights

      • 4.1 MP APS-C JFET Sensor
      • 200 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 211k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon 1 V2
      4. Advantage of Nikon D2H
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon D2H.

      PROS

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   73 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz)
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 4.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 15.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Advantage of Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon 1 V2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon 1 V2 over Nikon D2H.

      Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon D2H
      Video Capture vs
      Sensor Type CMOS vs JFET
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 4.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 160 vs 200
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3072 vs 2464 x 1632
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 211k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 15.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 403 vs 352
      Higher DxO Color Depth 20.2 vs 18.9
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.8 vs 10.0
      Higher DxO Overall Score 50 vs 40
      HDMI Output vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Lighter 278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz) vs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)

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      Nikon 1 V3
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      1-inch

      18.4 MP

      Nikon 1 V1
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      1-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 1D X III
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      Full Frame

      20.1 MP

      Samsung NX2000
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      APS-C

      20.3 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Fujifilm X-T20
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-A5
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony NEX-5R
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony DSLR-A230
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Advantage of Nikon D2H

      Nikon D2H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D2H over Nikon 1 V2.

      Nikon 1 V2 vs Nikon D2H
      Larger Sensor 1-inch vs APS-C
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Nikon D6
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D1
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      APS-C

      2.66 MP

      Nikon D4s
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D3
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Nikon D5
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Nikon D3X
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon D2Hs
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      WEAKNESSES Nikon 1 V2 Nikon D2H
        Low Resolution Sensor14.2 Megapixel4.1 Megapixel
        High Native ISO160200
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low DxO Overall Score5040
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1b mobile adapter
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon 1 V2 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Nikon D2H has a 2.5" screen with 211k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Nikon 1 V2 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution and Nikon D2H has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Nikon 1 V2 features a 14.2 megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 6,400. Nikon D2H features a 4.1 megapixel APS-C JFET sensor with dimensions of 23.3 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 240.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon 1 V2 is equipped with EXPEED 3A processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3072 resolution. Nikon D2H can take pictures up to 2464 x 1632 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1840 x 1224 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon 1 V2 has Nikon 1 lens mount and Nikon D2H has Nikon F lens mount. Due to 1-inch sensor in Nikon 1 V2 its crop factor is equal to 2.7x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.7. Due to APS-C sensor in Nikon D2H its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon 1 V2 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D2H nothing can be done. On Nikon D2H it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon 1 V2 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon 1 V2 comes with EN-EL21 battery pack with battery life of 310 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon 1 V2 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon D2H has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon 1 V2 has Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane mechanical shutter and electronic shutter. Nikon D2H has Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Nikon 1 V2, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D2H. Nikon 1 V2 can shoot continuously up to 15.0 fps. Nikon D2H can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon 1 V2 has Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator system with 73 focusing points and Nikon D2H has ..


      Flash

      Nikon 1 V2 has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Nikon D2H has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon 1 V2 body has dimensions of 109 x 82 x 46 mm (4.29 x 3.23 x 1.81") and Nikon D2H body has dimensions of 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39"). Nikon 1 V2 weighs 278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz) and Nikon D2H weighs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz).

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

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      158 mm

      150 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon D2H

      Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon D2H for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      75
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   73 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 15.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      POOR
      52
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   73 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 15.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   73 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      71
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   73 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz)
      GOOD
      71
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon 1 V2 and Nikon D2H and give them scores of 60 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 4.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 40

      Photo

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 15.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      GOOD
      81
      •   73 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon 1 V2

      Nikon D2H

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 278 g (0.61 lb / 9.81 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)


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