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Nikon A100 vs Nikon D800E

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D800E Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon D800E Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon A100 versus Nikon D800E, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and D800E (36MP) and the A100 (1/2.3") and D800E (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The A100 was revealed 3 years later than the D800E and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D800E being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A100 matches up against the D800E when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Nikon D800E

 A100 D800E 
ReleasedJanuary 2016June 2012More recent by 44 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Nikon A100

 D800E A100 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Nikon D800E

 A100 D800E 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A100 offers external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon D800E has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A100 versus the D800E.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D800E size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and D800E is 96 and 54 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D800E top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and D800E.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D800E will provide extra detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent A100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D800E sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A100
Portrait photography with Nikon D800E
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decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
83
has manual focus
excellent resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography details
Nikon D800E Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
low fps (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
environment proof
excellent resolution (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A100
Landscape photography with Nikon D800E
44
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
excellent resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging details
Nikon D800E Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
30
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Nikon D800E
 Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon D800E
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Nikon D800E
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-01-14 2012-06-11
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.1 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 900 gr (1.98 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2979
Other
Battery life 250 photos 900 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Card slots 1 2
Retail pricing $162 $2,389