Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D100
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Launched August 2016
- Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
- Released July 2002
- Renewed by Nikon D200
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Nikon D100
| 5D MIV | D100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2016 |  | July 2002 | Fresher by 172 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 118k | Sharper screen (+1502k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon 5D MIV
| D100 | 5D MIV |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Nikon D100
| 5D MIV | D100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D100 Physical Comparison
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.
Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Canon 5D MIV vs Nikon D100 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Nikon D100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Nikon D100 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2016-08-25 | 2002-07-26 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 6+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 367.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 30 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 3008 x 2000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 61 | - |
| Cross focus points | 41 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 1.8 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 118 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 890 gr (1.96 lb) | 780 gr (1.72 lb) |
| Dimensions | 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 91 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 2995 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Card slots | Dual | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $3,299 | $170 |
