Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D100

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and D100 (6MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and D100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was launched 14 years later than the D100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 5D MIV scores against the D100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Nikon D100. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Nikon D100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIV comes with physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Nikon D100 has sizing 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 change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the D100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and D100 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and D100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIV will give more detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIV will have a benefit in sensor tech.