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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Nikon D7000 front
Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs

Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2002
  • New Model is Nikon D200
Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon D90
  • Renewed by Nikon D7100
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and D7000 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D100 was released 9 years prior to the D7000 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D100 grades vs the D7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Nikon D7000

 D100 D7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Nikon D100

 D7000 D100 
AnnouncedNovember 2010July 2002More modern by 101 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k118kClearer screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Nikon D7000

 D100 D7000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D100 has got external measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7000 has sizing of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D100 and the D7000.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D100 and D7000 is 58 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D100 and D7000.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D7000 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D100
Portrait photography with Nikon D7000
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Street photography camera
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography advice
Nikon D7000 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography information
Nikon D7000 Travel photography information
41
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D7000 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging info
Nikon D7000 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
29
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Nikon D7000
 Nikon D100Nikon D7000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D100 Nikon D7000
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2002-07-26 2010-11-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 118k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780 gr (1.72 lb) 780 gr (1.72 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 1167
Other
Battery life - 1050 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 Two
Cost at launch $170 $1,049