Nikon D2H vs Nikon D2X

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D2H and the Nikon D2X, 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 D2H was introduced in December 2003 and Nikon D2X was introduced in June 2005. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D2H over Nikon D2X.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D2X over Nikon D2H.

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.

Screen

Nikon D2H and Nikon D2X have 2.5" Fixed screens with 211k dot and 235k dot resolutions respectively.

Viewfinder

Cameras have built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinders. They both have 100% coverage and 0.86x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

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 361.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600. Nikon D2X features a 12.4 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 800 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

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
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

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. Nikon D2X can take pictures up to 4288 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 with 3:2 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Cameras have Nikon F lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) 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 D2H it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D2X nothing can be done. On Nikon D2X it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D2H nothing can be done.

USB Inputs

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

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D2H has Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutter. Nikon D2X has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D2H, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D2X. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on both cameras.

Nikon D2H and Nikon D2X bodies have the same dimensions of 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39") and they both weigh 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz).

Nikon D2H

Nikon D2X

158 mm

150 mm

158 mm

150 mm

150 mm

150 mm

86 mm

86 mm