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Nikon A100 vs Nikon D1H

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Nikon D1H front
Portability
51
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D1H Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2016
Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2001
  • Refreshed by Nikon D2H
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon D1H Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon A100 versus Nikon D1H, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro DSLR and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and D1H (3MP) and the A100 (1/2.3") and D1H (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A100 was brought out 14 years later than the D1H and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D1H being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A100 grades versus the D1H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Nikon D1H

 A100 D1H 
LaunchedJanuary 2016September 2001More recent by 175 months
Display sizing2.7"2"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Nikon A100

 D1H A100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Nikon D1H

 A100 D1H 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D1H Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon D1H has sizing of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A100 and the D1H.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D1H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and D1H is 96 and 51 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D1H top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D1H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and D1H.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A100 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon A100 will provide greater detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D1H sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D1H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D1H as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D1H as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography factors
Nikon D1H Sports photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
low fps (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography factors
Nikon D1H Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A100
Landscape photography with Nikon D1H
44
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging advice
Nikon D1H Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon D1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Nikon D1H
 Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon D1H
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Nikon D1H
Class Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Launched 2016-01-14 2001-09-19
Body design Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 2000 x 1312
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.1fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lb) 1200 grams (2.65 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $162 $5,130