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Canon G7 X vs Nikon D100

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Nikon D100 front
Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39

Canon G7 X vs Nikon D100 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
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
  • Announced July 2002
  • Replacement is Nikon D200
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Canon G7 X vs Nikon D100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon G7 X versus Nikon D100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and D100 (6MP) and the G7 X (1") and D100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X was introduced 12 years later than the D100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the G7 X grades vs the D100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Nikon D100

 G7 X D100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2002Fresher by 148 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k118kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon G7 X

 D100 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Nikon D100

 G7 X D100 
Focus manually More precise focus

Canon G7 X vs Nikon D100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X features outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 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).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X versus Nikon D100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G7 X vs the D100.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon D100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and D100 is 88 and 58 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon D100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Nikon D100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and D100.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 X using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon G7 X will show more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer G7 X will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X vs Nikon D100 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Nikon D100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Nikon D100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography advice
Nikon D100 Portrait photography advice
64
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography details
Nikon D100 Street photography details
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (304 grams)
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography advice
Nikon D100 Sports photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
bad battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography information
Nikon D100 Travel photography information
80
lighter than competitors (304g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
41
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography details
Nikon D100 Landscape photography details
69
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X
Vlogging with Nikon D100
81
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (304 grams)
lack of mic port
9
can't record video
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Canon G7 X vs Nikon D100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Nikon D100
 Canon PowerShot G7 XNikon D100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Nikon D100
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-15 2002-07-26
Body design Large Sensor Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 2.7 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 118k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 40s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 gr (0.67 pounds) 780 gr (1.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $490 $170