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Nikon D100 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Nikon D100 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Introduced July 2002
  • Successor is Nikon D200
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A77
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Nikon D100 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon D100 and Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D100 was brought out 12 years before the A77 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D100 grades versus the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Sony A77 II

 D100 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Nikon D100

 A77 II D100 
ReleasedMay 2014July 2002Newer by 143 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1229k118kSharper screen (+1111k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Sony A77 II

 D100 A77 II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D100 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D100 comes with external measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D100 and the A77 II.

Nikon D100 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D100 and A77 II is 58 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D100 and A77 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A77 II to provide extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D100 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D100
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography info
Sony A77 II Sports photography info
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography factors
Sony A77 II Travel photography factors
41
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery pack (480 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging information
Sony A77 II Vlogging information
9
no video
78
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
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Nikon D100 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Sony A77 II
 Nikon D100Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D100 Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2002-07-26 2014-05-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 118k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780g (1.72 lb) 647g (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $170 $1,198