Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
- Launched April 2012
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
- Introduced July 2002
- Newer Model is Nikon D200

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon 60Da and Nikon D100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and D100 (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 60Da was launched 9 years later than the D100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 60Da grades against the D100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60Da and Nikon D100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 60Da Gallery and Nikon D100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Nikon D100
60Da | D100 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | ![]() | July 2002 | More recent by 119 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 118k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon 60Da
D100 | 60Da |
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Common features in the Canon 60Da and Nikon D100
60Da | D100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 60Da enjoys outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Nikon D100 has proportions 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 60Da and Nikon D100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 60Da vs the D100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and D100 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and D100.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 60Da to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 60Da should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 Specifications
Canon EOS 60Da | Nikon D100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 60Da | Nikon D100 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-04-07 | 2002-07-26 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3008 x 2000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 118 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Clear View TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1100 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,499 | $170 |