Nikon D3300 vs Nikon D2H

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D3300 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 D3300 was introduced in April 2014 and Nikon D2H was introduced in December 2003. 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 D3300 over Nikon D2H.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D2H over Nikon D3300.

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 D3300 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 D3300 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderNikon D2H has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. Nikon D3300 has 95% coverage with 0.85x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Nikon D2H has 100% coverage with 0.86x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Nikon D3300 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. 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
	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 D3300 is equipped with EXPEED 4 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4512 x 3000, 3008 x 2000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. 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

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 Low-Pass Filter on Nikon D3300

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Nikon D3300. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D3300 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 D3300 nothing can be done.

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 D3300 comes with EN-EL14a battery pack with battery life of 700 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D3300 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon D2H has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D3300 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Nikon D2H has Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D3300, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D2H. Nikon D3300 can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Nikon D2H can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.

Focusing

Nikon D3300 has 11 (1 cross-type) focusing points and Nikon D2H has . Nikon D3300 has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Nikon D3300 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D3300 and ±5 EV range on Nikon D2H. You can also do exposure lock and manual exposure adjustment on both models.

Flash

Nikon D3300 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 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 1/200 sec on Nikon D3300 and 1/250 sec on Nikon D2H.

Nikon D3300 body has dimensions of 124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99") and Nikon D2H body has dimensions of 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39"). Nikon D3300 weighs 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz) and Nikon D2H weighs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz).

Nikon D3300

Nikon D2H

124 mm

98 mm

158 mm

150 mm

98 mm

150 mm

76 mm

86 mm