Nikon Z6 vs Nikon D2H
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z6 and Nikon D2H. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufacturered by Nikon.
Nikon Z6 were released 2018 and Nikon D2H was released 2003. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Nikon Z6 | Nikon | 2018 |
| Nikon D2H | Nikon | 2003 |
Type of camera
Nikon Z6 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D2H is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z6 has a "FX"-sensor while Nikon D2H has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also effect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Nikon Z6 | 50 mm | (a fullframe sensor does not have a crop factor / focal length multiplier) |
| Nikon D2H | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon Z6 has a 25 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D2H has 4 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Nikon Z6 | 25 MP | 24337152 | 6048 | 4024 |
| Nikon D2H | 4 MP | 4021248 | 2464 | 1632 |
Nikon Z6 has a 505 % larger resolution than Nikon D2H. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon Z6 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D2H. Nikon Z6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Nikon D2H has 200 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon Z6 | 100-51200 |
| Nikon D2H | 200-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z6
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D2H
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Nikon Z6 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds and Nikon D2H can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon Z6 | 12 |
| Nikon D2H | 8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon Z6. Unfortunately Nikon D2H does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Nikon D2H weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2,65 lb) which is 78% heavier than Nikon Z6 and its 675 gr (or 1,49 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Nikon Z6 | 675 gr | 1,49 lb |
| Nikon D2H | 1200 gr | 2,65 lb |
