Nikon D2H vs Canon EOS Kiss X9i

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D2H and Canon EOS Kiss X9i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D2H is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Kiss X9i is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D2H were released 2003 and Canon EOS Kiss X9i was released 2017. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D2H 2003
Canon EOS Kiss X9i 2017

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D2H has a "DX"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss X9i has a "APSC"-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 D2H 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Kiss X9i 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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 D2H has a 4 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss X9i has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D2H 4 MP
4021248 pixels
2464 x 1632
Canon EOS Kiss X9i 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS Kiss X9i 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 Kiss X9i has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2H. Canon EOS Kiss X9i has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D2H has 200 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D2H 200-1600
Canon EOS Kiss X9i 100-25600

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 D2H
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X9i

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D2H can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss X9i can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D2H 8
Canon EOS Kiss X9i 6

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 Kiss X9i. Sadly, the Nikon D2H 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.

Nikon D2H weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2,65 lb) which is 126% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X9i and its 532 gr (or 1,17 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D2H 1200 gr
2,65 lb
Canon EOS Kiss X9i 532 gr
1,17 lb