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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Nikon D70 front
Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70 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
  • Revealed July 2002
  • Later Model is Nikon D200
Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed April 2004
  • New Model is Nikon D80
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Nikon D70

 D100 D70 

Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Nikon D100

 D70 D100 
RevealedApril 2004July 2002More modern by 20 months
Display resolution130k118kSharper display (+12k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Nikon D70

 D100 D70 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing1.8"1.8"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70 size comparison

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

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography details
Nikon D70 Portrait photography details
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
52
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography info
Nikon D70 Street photography info
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
42
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D70 Travel photography highlights
41
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
43
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D70 Landscape photography highlights
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D70 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Nikon D70
 Nikon D100Nikon D70
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D100 Nikon D70
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2002-07-26 2004-04-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 1.8"
Display resolution 118k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780g (1.72 pounds) 679g (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 529
Other
Battery model - EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $170 $296