Nikon D2H vs Nikon D3

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD2HD3
      Predecessor ModelNikon D1H
      Successor ModelNikon D2Hs Nikon D3S
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Sensor TypeJFETCMOS
      Sensor FormatDXFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm36.0 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels12.87 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels4.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600200 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution2464 x 16324256 x 2832
      Other Resolutions1840 x 12243184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416
      Image Aspect Ratios3:25:4, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, Custom
      Focus Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points51
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      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 LinesBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
      Optics Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return typeQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution211k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.86x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.70x
      Depth-of-field previewWhen CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user
      Shutter Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Shutter TypeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanicalElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-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
      i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      DxO Low Light ISO3522290
      DxO Color Depth18.923.5
      DxO Dynamic Range10.012.2
      DxO Overall Score4081
      Video Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Dimensions158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)1300 g (2.87 lb / 45.86 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Battery Life4300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Nikon D2H Nikon D3
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy


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