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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon D100 front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 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
  • Renewed by Nikon D200
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D70
  • Successor is Nikon D90
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and D80 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D100 was manufactured 5 years prior to the D80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D100 matches up against the D80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Nikon D80

 D100 D80 

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D100

 D80 D100 
RevealedSeptember 2006July 2002More recent by 50 months
Screen dimensions2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k118kCrisper screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Nikon D80

 D100 D80 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D100 comes with physical 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 D80 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D100 versus the D80.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and D80 is 58 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D100 and D80.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon D80 to render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older D100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D80 Portrait photography advice
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography advice
Nikon D80 Street photography advice
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Sports photography camera
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decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
40
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D100
Travel photography with Nikon D80
41
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography features
Nikon D80 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging details
Nikon D80 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Nikon D80
 Nikon D100Nikon D80
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D100 Nikon D80
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2002-07-26 2006-09-23
Body design 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 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 13.00 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, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780 grams (1.72 lbs) 668 grams (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 524
Other
Battery model - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $170 $800