Canon 10D vs Nikon D100
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42 Features
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 10D & Nikon D100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 10D Gallery & Nikon D100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D100
10D | D100 | |||
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Introduced | March 2003 | ![]() | July 2002 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon 10D
D100 | 10D |
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Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D100
10D | D100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 1.8" | ![]() | 1.8" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 118k | ![]() | 118k | Identical 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).
Examine the Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 10D vs Nikon D100 Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Nikon D100 | |
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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 |