Canon 5DS vs Nikon D100
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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Introduced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
- Announced July 2002
- Newer Model is Nikon D200

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D100 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon 5DS versus Nikon D100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and D100 (6MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and D100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

The 5DS was released 12 years later than the D100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 5DS scores versus the D100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5DS and Nikon D100. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery and Nikon D100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5DS over the Nikon D100
5DS | D100 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2002 | Fresher by 153 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 118k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon 5DS
D100 | 5DS |
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Common features in the Canon 5DS and Nikon D100
5DS | D100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon 5DS vs Nikon D100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS offers physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D100 has measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 5DS versus Nikon D100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 5DS and the D100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 5DS and D100 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5DS and D100.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5DS due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5DS will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger 5DS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 5DS vs Nikon D100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 5DS vs Nikon D100 Specifications
Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 5DS | Nikon D100 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2002-07-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual 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 | 51MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 8688 x 5792 | 3008 x 2000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 61 | - |
Cross focus points | 41 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 1.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 118k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 930 grams (2.05 lb) | 780 grams (1.72 lb) |
Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2381 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Cost at release | $3,699 | $170 |