Nikon D2Hs vs Nikon D6

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Specifications

General	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Model	D2Hs	D6
Predecessor Model	Nikon D2H	Nikon D5
MSRP		$6499
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	DSLR	DSLR
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Sensor Type	JFET	CMOS
Sensor Format	DX	FX
Sensor Size	APS-C	Full Frame
Sensor Dimensions	23.7 x 15.5 mm	35.9 x 23.9 mm
Total Pixels		21.33 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	4.1 Megapixel	20.8 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	200 - 1,600	100 - 102,400
Boosted ISO Range		50 - 3,280,000

Photo	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Processor		EXPEED 6
Max Image Resolution	2464 x 1632	5568 x 3712
Other Resolutions	1840 x 1224	3648 x 2432 (DX format)
Image Aspect Ratios	3:2	1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format		JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic	Fine, normal, basic
Bit Depth		14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
White Balance		Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
Active D-Lighting		Can be selected from: Extra High High Normal Low Off

Focus	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo		Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range		-4.5 to +20 EV
Number of Focus Points		105
Number of Cross-type Focus Points		105
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen with Af area brackets; framing grid can be displayed

Optics	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Lens Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Crop Factor	1.5x	1x
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Reflex Mirror	Instant-return type	Quick-return type

Screen	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Screen Technology		TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size	2.5"	3.2"
Screen Resolution	235k dot	2,359k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.86x	0.72x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.57x	0.72x
Viewfinder Eyepoint		17 mm
Diopter Adjustment		-3 to +1

Shutter	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Shutter Type	Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	900 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	8.0 fps	14.0 fps
Mirror Lock Up
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer		Mechanical Shutter Up to 14 fps at 20.8 MP for up to 200 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 10.5 fps at 20.8 MP Up to 60 fps at 2 MP Up to 30 fps at 8 MP

Flash	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow	Normal redeye reduction slow sync slow sync w/redeye reduction rear-curtain sync off
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec	1/250 sec
Flash Compensation		-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	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	TTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
External Flash Connection		Hot Shoe, PC Terminal

Exposure	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Exposure Metering Modes		Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes		Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range		-3 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing
Exposure Lock	Detected 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.	Luminosity locked at detected value

Video	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Movie File Format		MOV MP4
Internal Recording Modes		H.264/MOV 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
Interval Recording
Video Formats		MPEG-4, H.264
Max Video Resolution		3840 x 2160
External Recording Modes		HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 720
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit		30 min

Terminals	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Audio I/O		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Other I/O		1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output 1 x Nikon 10-Pin Input 1 x RJ45 Output
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output		Mini
Speaker		Mono
Built-in Microphone		Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version		Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Remote Control		Wired or smartphone

Environmental	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature		32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity		0 to 85%

Physical	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Dimensions	158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")	160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.42 x 3.62")
Weight (inc. batteries)	1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)	1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)		11.2 x 8.5 x 6.5"
Package Weight		6.165 lb

Power and Storage	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Battery Pack		EN-EL18c
Battery Life		3580 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQD

Other	Nikon D2Hs	Nikon D6
Self Timer	2 to 20 sec
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread		1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount		1 x Hot Shoe Mount
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy	Magnesium Alloy
Illuminated Buttons
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System		Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)

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