Nikon D100 vs Nikon D600

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon D100 and Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and D600 (24MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D100 was brought out 11 years earlier than the D600 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D100 grades versus the D600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D100 and Nikon D600. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D100 Gallery and Nikon D600 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon D100 has got external 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) and the Nikon D600 has specifications of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D100 and Nikon D600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D100 against the D600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D100 and D600 is 58 and 56 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D100 and D600.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Nikon D600 will deliver greater detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older D100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.