Nikon D2H vs Nikon D300
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D2H and Nikon D300. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
Nikon D2H were released 2003 and Nikon D300 was released 2006. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D2H | 2003 |
| Nikon D300 | 2006 |
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 "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 D2H | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Nikon D300 | 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 D2H has a 4 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D300 has 12,3 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 |
| Nikon D300 |
12,3 MP
12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848 |
Nikon D300 has a 204 % 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
Nikon D300 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2H. Nikon D300 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Nikon D2H has 200 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D2H | 200-1600 |
| Nikon D300 | 200-6400 |
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 Nikon D300
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 Nikon D300 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D2H | 8 |
| Nikon D300 | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Nikon D2H or Nikon D300 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.
Nikon D2H weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2,65 lb) which is 30% heavier than Nikon D300 and its 925 gr (or 2,04 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D2H | 1200 gr 2,65 lb |
| Nikon D300 | 925 gr 2,04 lb |
