Nikon D2H vs Canon EOS Ra

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

Manufacturing

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

Nikon D2H were released 2003 and Canon EOS Ra was released 2018. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D2H 2003
Canon EOS Ra 2018

Type of camera

Nikon D2H is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS Ra is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D2H has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS Ra 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 D2H 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Ra 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 D2H has a 4 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Ra has 30 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 Ra 30 MP
30105600 pixels
6720 x 4480

Canon EOS Ra 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 Ra has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2H. Canon EOS Ra has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Nikon D2H has 200 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D2H 200-1600
Canon EOS Ra 100-40000

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 Ra 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 Nikon D2H
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Ra

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 Ra can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D2H 8
Canon EOS Ra 8

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 Ra. 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 82% heavier than Canon EOS Ra and its 660 gr (or 1.46 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D2H 1200 gr
2.65 lb
Canon EOS Ra 660 gr
1.46 lb

Nikon D2H vs Canon EOS Ra Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D2H and Canon EOS Ra, 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 D2H
Canon EOS Ra
Name Nikon D2H Canon EOS Ra
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D2H
Canon EOS Ra
Release Year 2003 2018
Release Date 2003-07-22 2018-11-05
MSRP 3500 USD 2499 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D2H
Canon EOS Ra
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Nikon D2H
Canon EOS Ra
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type JFET CMOS
Resolution 2464 x 1632 pixels 6720 x 4480 pixels
Megapixels 4 MP 30 MP
Image Processor Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration) DIGIC 8
Image
Nikon D2H
Canon EOS Ra
ISO Range 200 - 1600 100 - 40000
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 D2H
Canon EOS Ra
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 9 5655
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

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 D2H
Canon EOS Ra
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 2,5” 3.2”
Screen dots 211000 2100000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A TFT LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.86× (0.57× 35mm equiv.) 0.76×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 3690000
Photography features
Nikon D2H
Canon EOS Ra
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 Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D2H
Canon EOS Ra
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A 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 D2H
Canon EOS Ra
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D2H
Canon EOS Ra
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE)
Remote Control Remote control is supported Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D2H
Canon EOS Ra
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Nikon EN-EL4 Li-ion battery
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 370 shots
Width 158 mm 136 mm
Height 150 mm 98 mm
Depth 86 mm 84 mm
Weight 1200 gram 660 gram