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Canon 80D vs Nikon D100

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Nikon D100 front
Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39

Canon 80D vs Nikon D100 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 70D
  • Successor is Canon 90D
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
  • Later Model is Nikon D200
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D100 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 80D vs Nikon D100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and D100 (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 80D was unveiled 13 years later than the D100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 80D grades versus the D100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Nikon D100

 80D D100 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2002Fresher by 166 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k118kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon 80D

 D100 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Nikon D100

 80D D100 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Canon 80D vs Nikon D100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D features outer measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 80D vs the D100.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and D100 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and D100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 80D to deliver more detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 80D provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 80D vs Nikon D100 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Nikon D100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Nikon D100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 80D
Portrait photography with Nikon D100
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography info
Nikon D100 Street photography info
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography information
Nikon D100 Sports photography information
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography details
Nikon D100 Travel photography details
77
environment proof
has touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
41
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography information
Nikon D100 Landscape photography information
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging information
Nikon D100 Vlogging information
70
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 80D vs Nikon D100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Nikon D100
 Canon EOS 80DNikon D100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 80D Nikon D100
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-18 2002-07-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 16000 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min 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 detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 118 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lbs) 780g (1.72 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,199 $170