Reasons to choose D2H
Released in 2003, D2H has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 1,200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D2H
vs Nikon D2X
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
D2H372 mm²
D2X- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 5 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1.3%
The D2X has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D2HMetricD2X
4 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
23.7 × 15.5Sensor23.7 × 15.7
9.58 µmPixel pitch5.52 µm
91.84 µm²Pixel area30.5 µm²
1.09 MP/cm²Pixel density3.28 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
1,200 gWeight1,200 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D2X has the larger sensor area. The D2H and D2X have the same body weight. The D2X has the higher effective resolution. The D2X is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D2X
Released in 2004, D2X has about 372 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.