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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7100

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
80
Overall
70

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7100 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
  • Introduced July 2002
  • Later Model is Nikon D200
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D7000
  • Replacement is Nikon D7200
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and D7100 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D100 was announced 11 years earlier than the D7100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the D100 scores vs the D7100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Nikon D7100

 D100 D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D100

 D7100 D100 
RevealedApril 2013July 2002More modern by 130 months
Display dimension3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1229k118kClearer display (+1111k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Nikon D7100

 D100 D7100 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D100 comes with physical dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Nikon D7100 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D100 vs the D7100.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D100 and D7100 is 58 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D100 and D7100.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D7100 to give greater detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography highlights
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
78
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography factors
Nikon D7100 Street photography factors
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D100
Sports photography with Nikon D7100
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Travel photography camera
41
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
66
weather proof
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D7100 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
30
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Nikon D7100
 Nikon D100Nikon D7100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D100 Nikon D7100
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2002-07-26 2013-04-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Available lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 118k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 grams (1.72 lbs) 765 grams (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1256
Other
Battery life - 950 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Single 2
Retail price $170 $800