Canon EOS 9000D vs Nikon D2H

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 9000D and Nikon D2H. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 9000D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D2H is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 9000D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D2H has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 9000D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D2H has 4 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 9000D has a 497 % larger resolution than Nikon D2H. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 9000D has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2H. Canon EOS 9000D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D2H has 200 to 1600.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 9000D
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D2H

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 9000D can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D2H can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 9000D. Unfortunately Nikon D2H does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D2H weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 122% heavier than Canon EOS 9000D and its 540 gr (or 1.19 lb).

Canon EOS 9000D vs Nikon D2H Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 9000D and Nikon D2H, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
Name	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
Manufacturer	Canon	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
Release Year	2017	2003
Release Date	2017-02-15	2003-07-22
MSRP	899 USD	3500 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type	CMOS	JFET
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	2464 x 1632 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	4 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 7	Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
ISO Range	100 - 25600	200 - 1600
White Balance Presets	6	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	45	9
Lens Mount	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm	DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fixed
Screen size	3”	2,5”
Screen dots	1040000	211000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)	0.86× (0.57× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	0	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
Frames per second	6 fps	8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Spot Partial Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (Includes Bluetooth LE and NFC)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone or Bluetooth remote)	Remote control is supported
GPS	Yes Optional via Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS 9000D	Nikon D2H
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger	Nikon EN-EL4 Li-ion battery
Battery Life (CIPA)	600 shots	N/A
Width	131 mm	158 mm
Height	100 mm	150 mm
Depth	76 mm	86 mm
Weight	540 gram	1200 gram