Nikon D100 vs Sony S2100

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon D100 versus Sony S2100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The D100 was manufactured 8 years prior to the S2100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the D100 grades versus the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D100 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D100 features physical measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Nikon D100 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D100 versus the S2100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and S2100 is 58 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D100 and S2100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D100 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony S2100 will show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.