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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Nikon D100 front
Portability
58
Imaging
42
Features
33
Overall
38

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(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
Nikon D100
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Nikon D100

 60Da D100 
IntroducedApril 2012July 2002More recent by 119 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k118kSharper display (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon 60Da

 D100 60Da 

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Nikon D100

 60Da D100 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 size comparison

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

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D100 Portrait photography highlights
75
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography features
Nikon D100 Street photography features
66
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography info
Nikon D100 Sports photography info
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,100 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
37
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da Travel photography factors
Nikon D100 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery pack (1,100 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
41
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D100 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,100 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
44
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da Vlogging factors
Nikon D100 Vlogging factors
67
selfie friendly screen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 60Da vs Nikon D100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Nikon D100
 Canon EOS 60DaNikon D100
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