Nikon D1H vs Nikon D2H

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D1H and Nikon D2H. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon D1H

Nikon D2H

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D1H were released 2001 and Nikon D2H was released 2003. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon D1H	2001
Nikon D2H	2003

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon DX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D1H	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
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 (Nikon)

Resolution

Nikon D1H has a 2,6 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
Nikon D1H	2,6 MP 2624000 pixels 2000 x 1312
Nikon D2H	4 MP 4021248 pixels 2464 x 1632

Nikon D2H has a 53 % larger resolution than Nikon D1H. 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

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 200 to 1600.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon D1H	200-1600
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.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D1H
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. Nikon D1H can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D2H can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D1H	5
Nikon D2H	8

Ability to record movies

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

Though, neither Nikon D1H or Nikon D2H can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

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.

These two cameras weigh exactly the same so there is no difference there. Please see the details below.

Camera	Weight
Nikon D1H	1200 gr 2.65 lb
Nikon D2H	1200 gr 2.65 lb