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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7500

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7500 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
  • Released July 2002
  • Updated by Nikon D200
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Replaced the Nikon D7200
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7500 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon D100 and Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and D7500 (21MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D100 was introduced 15 years earlier than the D7500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D100 scores versus the D7500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Nikon D7500

 D100 D7500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Nikon D100

 D7500 D100 
AnnouncedApril 2017July 2002More modern by 179 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution922k118kCrisper display (+804k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Nikon D7500

 D100 D7500 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D100 has got physical measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Nikon D7500 has proportions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D100 and Nikon D7500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D100 versus the D7500.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D100 and D7500 is 58 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D100 and D7500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D7500 to offer more detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography information
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography information
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography factors
Nikon D7500 Street photography factors
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Sports photography highlights
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography features
Nikon D7500 Travel photography features
41
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
70
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D100
Landscape photography with Nikon D7500
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D100
Vlogging with Nikon D7500
9
can't shoot video
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Nikon D7500
 Nikon D100Nikon D7500
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D100 Nikon D7500
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2002-07-26 2017-04-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 1640000
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 118k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780g (1.72 lb) 720g (1.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 86
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1483
Other
Battery life - 950 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $170 $1,247