Nikon D1X vs Nikon D2Hs

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD1XD2Hs
      Predecessor ModelNikon D1 Nikon D2H
      Successor ModelNikon D2X
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Sensor TypeCCDJFET
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm23.7 x 15.5 mm
      Total Pixels6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels5.3 Megapixel4.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 800200 - 1,600
      Photo Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 19602464 x 1632
      Other Resolutions2000 x 13121840 x 1224
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenB-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid LinesType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return typeInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution130k dot235k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.86x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.57x
      Shutter Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Shutter TypeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanicalCharge-coupled electronic and mechanical
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/16000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps8.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      SB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-28DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto Aperture(AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, AA camera option, no Manual output option
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Non-TTL Auto (A), GN, Manual, Rear Curtain, RPT, Red-Eye Reduction, FV Lock, AF Assist for multi-area AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
      Exposure Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonDetected exposure value locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L button.
      Focus Lock :Focus is locked by pressing AE/AF Lock button or lightly pressing shutter release button in [S]AF.
      Focus Area:Selectable from 11 focus areas.
      AF Area Mode:1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic AF with Focus Tracking and Lock-on (TM), 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic AF, 4) Group Dynamic AF.
      Focusing Screen:B-type BrightView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with optional E-type finder screen with grid.
      Video Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Dimensions157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35")158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
      Other Nikon D1X Nikon D2Hs
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy


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