Canon EOS R vs Nikon D2H
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R and Nikon D2H. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS R is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D2H is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS R were released 2018 and Nikon D2H was released 2003. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS R | 2018 |
Nikon D2H | 2003 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS R is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D2H is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS R has a "Canon Full Frame"-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.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS R | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Nikon D2H | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** 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 R has a 30 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D2H has 4 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS R |
30 MP
30105600 pixels 6720 x 4480 |
Nikon D2H |
4 MP
4021248 pixels 2464 x 1632 |
Canon EOS R has a 649 % 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 R has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2H. Canon EOS R has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Nikon D2H has 200 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS R | 100-40000 |
Nikon D2H | 200-1600 |
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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R
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 R can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D2H can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS R | 8 |
Nikon D2H | 8 |
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 R. 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 82% heavier than Canon EOS R and its 660 gr (or 1.46 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS R | 660 gr 1.46 lb |
Nikon D2H | 1200 gr 2.65 lb |
Canon EOS R vs Nikon D2H Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R 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 R |
Nikon D2H |
Name | Canon EOS R | Nikon D2H |
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS R |
Nikon D2H |
Release Year | 2018 | 2003 |
Release Date | 2018-09-05 | 2003-07-22 |
MSRP | 2299 USD | 3500 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS R |
Nikon D2H |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS R |
Nikon D2H |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | JFET |
Resolution | 6720 x 4480 pixels | 2464 x 1632 pixels |
Megapixels | 30 MP | 4 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration) |
Image |
Canon EOS R |
Nikon D2H |
ISO Range | 100 - 40000 | 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 R |
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 | 5655 | 9 |
Lens Mount |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 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 R |
Nikon D2H |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
Screen size | 3.2” | 2,5” |
Screen dots | 2100000 | 211000 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76× | 0.86× (0.57× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3690000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS R |
Nikon D2H |
Frames per second | 8 fps | 8 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS R |
Nikon D2H |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS R |
Nikon D2H |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS R |
Nikon D2H |
HDMI Output | Yes | No |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE) |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Remote control is supported |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS R |
Nikon D2H |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Nikon EN-EL4 Li-ion battery
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 370 shots | N/A |
Width | 136 mm | 158 mm |
Height | 98 mm | 150 mm |
Depth | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Weight | 660 gram | 1200 gram |