Nikon D100 vs Sony A700
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Nikon D100 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
- Announced July 2002
- Replacement is Nikon D200
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Launched December 2007
- Previous Model is Konica Minolta 7D
- New Model is Sony A77
Nikon D100 vs Sony A700 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon D100 and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D100 was revealed 6 years before the A700 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D100 scores vs the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D100 vs Sony A700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D100 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Sony A700
D100 | A700 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Nikon D100
A700 | D100 | |||
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Launched | December 2007 | July 2002 | Newer by 65 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 118k | Sharper display (+802k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D100 and Sony A700
D100 | A700 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon D100 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D100 features external dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Check the Nikon D100 and Sony A700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D100 and the A700.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and A700 is 58 and 58 respectively.
Nikon D100 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D100 and A700.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A700 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged D100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D100 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Nikon D100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2002-07-26 | 2007-12-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4272 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 118k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
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 |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 780 gr (1.72 lb) | 768 gr (1.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Pricing at launch | $170 | $1,000 |