Nikon D100 vs Nikon D610

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D100 & Nikon D610. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D100 Gallery & Nikon D610 Gallery.

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.

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

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.