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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70s

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70s 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon D200
Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D70
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70s Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D100 versus Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The resolution of the D100 (6MP) and the D70s (6MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D100 was launched 3 years before the D70s which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D100 grades against the D70s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Nikon D70s

 D100 D70s 

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon D100

 D70s D100 
IntroducedApril 2005July 2002More modern by 33 months
Display dimensions2"1.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution130k118kCrisper display (+12k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Nikon D70s

 D100 D70s 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D100 has exterior 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 D70s has sizing of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D100 against the D70s.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D100 and D70s is 58 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D100 and D70s.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged D100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
53
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D100
Street photography with Nikon D70s
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D100
Sports photography with Nikon D70s
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography features
Nikon D70s Travel photography features
41
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
43
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D100
Vlogging with Nikon D70s
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Nikon D70s
 Nikon D100Nikon D70s
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D100 Nikon D70s
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2002-07-26 2005-04-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 2"
Screen resolution 118k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780g (1.72 pounds) 679g (1.50 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 529
Other
Battery ID - EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $170 $700