Nikon D100

Nikon D100 is Nikon's Advanced DSLR digital camera initially announced on July of 2002. It includes a 6 MegaPixel, CCD APS-C sized sensor and has a maximum resolution of 3008 x 2000.

Nikon brought out the more recent Nikon D200 (Read Full Comparison) in order to improve this model.

The D100 places at #86 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras and all-around #754 out of 1465 for cameras in our collection. Remember to check our Advanced camera filter to get camera results based on your personalized criteria.

Here is a graph of specific criteria used in the scoring system.

The Nikon D100 comes with a history of related cameras. Underneath, you can view all previous and more recent models alongside important specifications.

You can check the D100 from various angles in the gallery underneath.

Below is a selection of advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon D100 based on things that are normally viewed as crucial in a digital camera.

The spec of the sensor in the Nikon D100 is 23.7mm x 15.5mm (APS-C). The 367 mm² sensor is able to resolve 3008 x 2000 pixels and aspect ratios of 3:2.

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The CCD sensor boasts 6MP and features a standard ISO range of 200 - 1600. RAW format is supported therefore the user has wider margin for error.

The image below illustrates the D100's sensor dimensions in comparison to other popular sizes. The D100 sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.5 and is pointed out in green.

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To get a sense of various aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Nikon D100 weighs 1.72 lb (780 grams / 27.51 ounces) and the volume of the camera is 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2"). The weight of normal Advanced DSLR camera is 776 grams so the Nikon D100 is on par in comparison with its competitors.

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Listed below is a photo of the Nikon D100 beside a soft drink so you can have a sense of its scale.

The top view directly below will show the button arrangement on the D100.

The D100 fits the Nikon F mount and has 315 lenses available to buy. Below is some of the lenses we have in our collection which will work with the D100.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F1.4E ED28mmf/1.4645g

Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD150-600mmf/5.0-6.3 1951g

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Carl Zeiss Distagon T 23535mmf/2.0 570g

Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f2D35mmf/2.0 205g

Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM50mmf/1.4 505g

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR24-70mmf/2.8 1070g

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Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G70-300mmf/4.0-5.6 425g

The D100 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Cameras that contain NFC or Bluetooth compatibility are able to be used wirelessly through smartphones. You can easily send files and sometimes change settings without connecting physically to the camera.

Certain applications even stream a Liveview and click the shutter whenever you aren't near the camera. If the camera has a HDMI out, it can easily be hooked up to an external display. Most cameras will allow you to recharge the battery using the USB port.

Nikon D100 does not take video. In case you are searching for a digital camera to take only pictures, this might not be a concern.

Nikon D100 doesn't include weather sealing so rainy conditions can affect the camera.

The Nikon D100 includes a 1.8 inch fixed screen supporting a resolution of 118 thousand dots.

Please be aware that the screen offers no touch support. The D100 also has a Top screen allowing you to quickly checkout camera settings.

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The View Finder specifications regarding Nikon D100 are below:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
• Coverage 95%
• Magnification 0.53x

Viewfinders can be really helpful for bright outdoor situations which can make the camera screen washed out and hard to view.

Nikon D100 continuous shooting speed is 3.0 frames per second. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 sec.

Nikon D100 has got both built-in flash plus external flash ability. The highest flash sync speed is 1/180 sec.

Nikon D100 has got both Phase Detect AF along with Contrast Based AF. Phase Detection focusing is a lot quicker & accurate in comparison with Contrast Based focusing.

Nikon D100 has the ability to use manual focusing in case it is needed for low light occasions or you want to have more precise control on focusing.

The general Advanced DSLR camera battery life is 909. Nikon D780 offers the highest possible (2260) battery life for this category of cameras.

Here is a listing of Advanced DSLR cameras with the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D780
D100 vs D7802260 yesnoyes

Nikon D850
D100 vs D8501840 yesyesyes

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Nikon Df
D100 vs Df1400 yesnono

Canon 90D
D100 vs 90D1300 yesnoyes

Nikon D500
D100 vs D5001240 yesyesyes

The following bar chart indicates a summation of the Nikon D100 for varying kinds of photography. To look at more, visit the specific paragraph below.

The Nikon D100 has a score of 49 which is decent, meaning that it is fairly suitable to use for portrait images. Taking portrait images favors heavily to sensor size, support for RAW files & potential to use off-camera flash.

Getting a average points total of 52, the Nikon D100 is somewhat appropriate to use in street photography. A very good street photography camera gives a fine balance of image quality plus portability.

A subpar sports photography points total of 38 indicates the Nikon D100 is not really suitable for shooting sports. A camera needs great tracking and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is very critical when selecting a travel camera. Overall, the Nikon D100 gets a subpar 41 as a travel camera which is not really suitable to take on your travels.

For anybody planning to choose a digital camera for landscape pictures, the most critical factor will be image quality. The Nikon D100 with it's subpar grade of 45 for a landscape camera is not really suitable within the current marketplace.

A camera for vlogging preferably should have a articulating display screen, mic port and ideally image stabilization. Taking everything into account, the Nikon D100 is not really suitable as a vlog camera as it receives a subpar score of 9.

If you are searching for replacements to the D100, here is a range of the highest scored cameras which fall into the class of Advanced DSLR.

The line chart listed below provides you a summary of the D100 vs it's highest ranking competitors shown previously.

There are a bunch of cameras you might have a look at as alternatives. To browse through a detailed comparison, go to the "compare" link.