Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df 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
- Successor is Nikon D200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Released December 2013
Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon D100 and Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and Df (16MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe D100 was manufactured 12 years earlier than the Df which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D100 matches up vs the Df in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D100 & Nikon Df. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D100 Gallery & Nikon Df Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Nikon Df
D100 | Df |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D100
Df | D100 | |||
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Released | December 2013 | July 2002 | More modern by 138 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 118k | Sharper screen (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D100 and Nikon Df
D100 | Df | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D100 has got exterior measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) and the Nikon Df has measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D100 and Nikon Df in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D100 and the Df.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the D100 and Df is 58 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D100 and Df.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D100 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon Df will offer you extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged D100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df Specifications
Nikon D100 | Nikon Df | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon D100 | Nikon Df |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2002-07-26 | 2013-12-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 860.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4928 x 3280 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 39 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 309 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 1.8 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 118 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lb) | 760 grams (1.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3279 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1400 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $170 | $2,747 |