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Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df 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
  • Successor is Nikon D200
Nikon Df
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Nikon Df

 D100 Df 

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Nikon D100

 Df D100 
ReleasedDecember 2013July 2002More modern by 138 months
Screen sizing3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution921k118kSharper screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Nikon Df

 D100 Df 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D100 and Df is 58 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Df as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography advice
Nikon Df Street photography advice
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography info
Nikon Df Sports photography info
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
69
megapixel count decent (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (1,400 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography advice
Nikon Df Travel photography advice
41
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery life (1,400 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography details
Nikon Df Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (1,400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D100
Vlogging with Nikon Df
9
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Nikon D100 vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Nikon Df
 Nikon D100Nikon Df
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