Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the D100 (6MP) and the D70 (6MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D100 was announced 20 months prior to the D70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D100 matches up against the D70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D100 and Nikon D70. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D100 Gallery and Nikon D70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon D100 features physical dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Nikon D70 has specifications of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D100 and the D70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and D70 is 58 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D100 and D70.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged D100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.