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Nikon D100 vs Sony A99

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Nikon D100 vs Sony A99 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
  • Launched July 2002
  • Later Model is Nikon D200
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A900
  • Refreshed by Sony A99 II
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Nikon D100 vs Sony A99 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon D100 and Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and A99 (24MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The D100 was introduced 11 years prior to the A99 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D100 grades vs the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Sony A99

 D100 A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Nikon D100

 A99 D100 
IntroducedDecember 2012July 2002More modern by 126 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k118kSharper display (+1111k dot)
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Common features in the Nikon D100 and Sony A99

 D100 A99 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon D100 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D100 has outside measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D100 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D100 compared to the A99.

Nikon D100 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D100 and A99 is 58 and 57 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D100 and A99.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D100 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will provide extra detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged D100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D100 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography features
Sony A99 Portrait photography features
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
82
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography factors
Sony A99 Street photography factors
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography advice
Sony A99 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography highlights
Sony A99 Travel photography highlights
41
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography features
Sony A99 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D100
Vlogging with Sony A99
9
no video
76
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
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Nikon D100 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Sony A99
 Nikon D100Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D100 Sony SLT-A99
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2002-07-26 2012-12-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 1.8" 3"
Screen resolution 118k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780 grams (1.72 pounds) 812 grams (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at release $170 $1,998