Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D100 and Nikon D80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D100 Gallery and Nikon D80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Nikon D80
D100 | D80 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D100
D80 | D100 | |||
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Revealed | September 2006 | July 2002 | More recent by 50 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.5" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 118k | Crisper screen (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D100 and Nikon D80
D100 | D80 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and D80 is 58 and 62 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D80 Specifications
Nikon D100 | Nikon D80 | |
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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 |