Nikon D1H vs Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D1H and Canon EOS 1D X Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D1H is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 1D X Mark II is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D1H were released 2001 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark II was released 2016. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D1H 2001
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II 2016

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D1H has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 **
Nikon D1H 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D1H has a 2,6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has 20 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
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II 20 MP
19961856 pixels
5472 x 3648

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has a 661 % 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

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1H. Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D1H has 200 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D1H 200-1600
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II 100-51200

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 Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

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 Canon EOS 1D X Mark II can shoot up to 16 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D1H 5
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II 16

Ability to record movies

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

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 1D X Mark II. Sadly, the Nikon D1H does not support this.

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.

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II weighs 1530 gr (equal to 3.37 lb) which is 28% heavier than Nikon D1H and its 1200 gr (or 2.65 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D1H 1200 gr
2.65 lb
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II 1530 gr
3.37 lb

Nikon D1H vs Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D1H and Canon EOS 1D X Mark II, 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
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Name Nikon D1H Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Release Year 2001 2016
Release Date 2001-02-05 2016-02-02
MSRP 3849 USD 5999 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 2000 x 1312 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
Megapixels 2,6 MP 20 MP
Image Processor Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration) DUAL DIGIC 6+
Image
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
ISO Range 200 - 1600 100 - 51200
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
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 5 61
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 2” 3.2”
Screen dots 130000 1620000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A TFT LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.) 0.76×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Frames per second 5 fps 16 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/16000 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
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A Motion JPEG
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Memory Card Compact Flash
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless No Yes
Optional via WFT-E8
Remote Control Yes (Supported) Supported
GPS No Yes
Built-in (with e-compass)
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-4
LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 1200 shots 1210 shots
Width 157 mm 158 mm
Height 153 mm 168 mm
Depth 85 mm 83 mm
Weight 1200 gram 1530 gram