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Canon T6 vs Nikon D100

Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62
Canon EOS T6 front
 
Nikon D100 front
Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39

Canon T6 vs Nikon D100 Key Specs

Canon T6
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced March 2016
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel 1300D
  • Earlier Model is Canon 1200D
Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2002
  • Later Model is Nikon D200
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Canon T6 vs Nikon D100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon T6 vs Nikon D100, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and D100 (6MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T6 was revealed 13 years later than the D100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon T6 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the T6 grades against the D100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Nikon D100

 T6 D100 
LaunchedMarch 2016July 2002More recent by 166 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k118kClearer screen (+802k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon T6

 D100 T6 

Common features in the Canon T6 and Nikon D100

 T6 D100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon T6 vs Nikon D100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6 has physical dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Nikon D100 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the T6 versus the D100.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T6 and D100 is 68 and 58 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D100 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6 vs Nikon D100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and D100.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon T6 to give you more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern T6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T6 vs Nikon D100 sensor size comparison

Canon T6 vs Nikon D100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6 vs Nikon D100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D100 Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T6
Street photography with Nikon D100
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6
Sports photography with Nikon D100
59
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T6
Travel photography with Nikon D100
55
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
41
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D100 Landscape photography factors
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6 Vlogging info
Nikon D100 Vlogging info
27
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Canon T6 vs Nikon D100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6 and Nikon D100
 Canon EOS T6Nikon D100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS T6 Nikon D100
Also Known as EOS Rebel 1300D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-03-10 2002-07-26
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 18MP 6MP
Anti alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 118 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485g (1.07 pounds) 780g (1.72 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 781 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E10 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $549 $170