Canon 60D vs Nikon D100
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Canon 60D vs Nikon D100 Key Specs
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- 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 60D vs Nikon D100 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon 60D vs Nikon D100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and D100 (6MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 60D was launched 8 years after the D100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 60D matches up versus the D100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60D & Nikon D100. The complete galleries are available at Canon 60D Gallery & Nikon D100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Nikon D100
60D | D100 | |||
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Introduced | November 2010 | ![]() | July 2002 | More modern by 101 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 118k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon 60D
D100 | 60D |
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Common features in the Canon 60D and Nikon D100
60D | D100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon 60D vs Nikon D100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 60D offers external measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon D100 has specifications of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).
Examine the Canon 60D vs Nikon D100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 60D versus the D100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 60D and D100 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 60D and D100.
Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 60D to produce more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer 60D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 60D vs Nikon D100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 60D vs Nikon D100 Specifications
Canon EOS 60D | Nikon D100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 60D | Nikon D100 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-11-10 | 2002-07-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3008 x 2000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 1.8" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 118k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Clear View TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 755 gr (1.66 lb) | 780 gr (1.72 lb) |
Dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 813 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1100 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $899 | $170 |