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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D2X

Portability
58
Imaging
42
Features
33
Overall
38
Nikon D100 front
 
Nikon D2X front
Portability
51
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D2X Key Specs

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
  • Replacement is Nikon D200
Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D1X
  • New Model is Nikon D2Xs
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D2X Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon D100 versus Nikon D2X, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro DSLR and both of them are offered by Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and D2X (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D100 was released 3 years earlier than the D2X and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D100 scores versus the D2X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Nikon D2X

 D100 D2X 

Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Nikon D100

 D2X D100 
LaunchedJune 2005July 2002Fresher by 34 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution235k118kCrisper display (+117k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Nikon D2X

 D100 D2X 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D2X Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D100 provides exterior dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Nikon D2X has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

See the Nikon D100 versus Nikon D2X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the D100 compared to the D2X.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D2X size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D100 and D2X is 58 and 51 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D2X top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D2X Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D100 and D2X.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D2X to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older D100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D2X sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D2X Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D2X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D2X Portrait photography advice
49
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography information
Nikon D2X Street photography information
51
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography features
Nikon D2X Sports photography features
37
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D2X as a Travel photography camera
41
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
43
environment proof
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography features
Nikon D2X Landscape photography features
44
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
low max ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D2X as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D2X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Nikon D2X
 Nikon D100Nikon D2X
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D100 Nikon D2X
Category Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2002-07-26 2005-06-01
Body design Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Amount of lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8" 2.5"
Display resolution 118k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780 gr (1.72 pounds) 1200 gr (2.65 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 59
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $170 $5,000