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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610 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
  • Released July 2002
  • Refreshed by Nikon D200
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D600
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and D610 (24MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The D100 was launched 12 years prior to the D610 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D100 matches up versus the D610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Nikon D610

 D100 D610 

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Nikon D100

 D610 D100 
IntroducedOctober 2013July 2002More recent by 136 months
Display sizing3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution921k118kClearer display (+803k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Nikon D610

 D100 D610 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D100 has external measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) and the Nikon D610 has specifications of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D100 compared to the D610.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and D610 is 58 and 56 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D100 and D610.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D610 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older D100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography information
Nikon D610 Portrait photography information
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D610 as a Street photography camera
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography advice
Nikon D610 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
71
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography info
Nikon D610 Travel photography info
41
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
environment proof
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D610 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D610 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
30
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Nikon D610
 Nikon D100Nikon D610
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D100 Nikon D610
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2002-07-26 2013-10-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8" 3.2"
Resolution of display 118k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780 grams (1.72 pounds) 850 grams (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 94
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2925
Other
Battery life - 900 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $170 $1,600