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Canon 10D vs Nikon D100

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
36
Overall
39
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Nikon D100 front
Portability
58
Imaging
42
Features
33
Overall
38

Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2003
  • Renewed by Canon 20D
Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2002
  • Replacement is Nikon D200
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 10D vs Nikon D100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the D100 (6MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 10D was brought out 9 months after the D100 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 10D scores versus the D100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D100

 10D D100 
IntroducedMarch 2003July 2002Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon 10D

 D100 10D 

Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D100

 10D D100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension1.8"1.8"Identical screen size
Screen resolution118k118kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 10D has outer measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Nikon D100 has specifications of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 10D versus the D100.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and D100 is 56 and 58 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and D100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher 10D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D100 as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D100 as a Street photography camera
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography details
Nikon D100 Sports photography details
37
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
37
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography info
Nikon D100 Travel photography info
40
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
41
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 10D
Landscape photography with Nikon D100
44
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging information
Nikon D100 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Nikon D100
 Canon EOS 10DNikon D100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 10D Nikon D100
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2003-03-31 2002-07-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3072 x 2048 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 118k dot 118k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 875g (1.93 lbs) 780g (1.72 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 57 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,900 $170