Nikon D2Hs vs Canon EOS Kiss M

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D2Hs and Canon EOS Kiss M. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D2Hs is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Kiss M is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D2Hs were released 2006 and Canon EOS Kiss M was released 2018. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D2Hs 2006
Canon EOS Kiss M 2018

Type of camera

Nikon D2Hs is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS Kiss M is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D2Hs has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss M has a "Canon APS-C"-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 D2Hs 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS Kiss M 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 D2Hs has a 4 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss M has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D2Hs 4 MP
4021248 pixels
2464 x 1632
Canon EOS Kiss M 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS Kiss M has a 497 % larger resolution than Nikon D2Hs. 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 M has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2Hs. Canon EOS Kiss M has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D2Hs has 200 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D2Hs 200-1600
Canon EOS Kiss M 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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS Kiss M belongs to the Canon EOS M-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 M

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D2Hs
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss M

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D2Hs can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss M can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D2Hs 8
Canon EOS Kiss M 10

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 M. Sadly, the Nikon D2Hs 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 D2Hs weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 208% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss M and its 390 gr (or 0.86 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D2Hs 1200 gr
2.65 lb
Canon EOS Kiss M 390 gr
0.86 lb

Nikon D2Hs vs Canon EOS Kiss M Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D2Hs and Canon EOS Kiss M, 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 D2Hs
Canon EOS Kiss M
Name Nikon D2Hs Canon EOS Kiss M
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D2Hs
Canon EOS Kiss M
Release Year 2006 2018
Release Date 2005-02-16 2018-02-26
MSRP 3499 USD 779 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D2Hs
Canon EOS Kiss M
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Nikon D2Hs
Canon EOS Kiss M
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type JFET CMOS
Resolution 2464 x 1632 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 4 MP 24 MP
Image Processor Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration) DIGIC 8
Image
Nikon D2Hs
Canon EOS Kiss M
ISO Range 200 - 1600 100 - 25600
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 D2Hs
Canon EOS Kiss M
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 11 143
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

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
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D2Hs
Canon EOS Kiss M
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 2.5” 3”
Screen dots 235000 1040000
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.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 2360000
Photography features
Nikon D2Hs
Canon EOS Kiss M
Frames per second 8 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 5 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D2Hs
Canon EOS Kiss M
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 D2Hs
Canon EOS Kiss M
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D2Hs
Canon EOS Kiss M
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Supported Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D2Hs
Canon EOS Kiss M
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Nikon EN-EL4 Litium-ion battery
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 235 shots
Width 158 mm 116 mm
Height 150 mm 88 mm
Depth 86 mm 59 mm
Weight 1200 gram 390 gram