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Nikon D100 vs Nikon D200

Nikon D100

Nikon D100

Camera summary

The Nikon D100, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on July 26, 2002.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.0 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.7 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D200, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D200

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 6 Megapixels resolution.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Nikon D200

Nikon D200

Camera summary

The Nikon D200, made by Nikon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 23, 2006. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3200. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.4 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D100, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon D100

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D300, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D300

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Nikon D100 Nikon D200
Af center
No
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
No
Af Face detection
No
No
Af live view
Yes
No
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
No
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - -

Connectivity

Nikon D100 Nikon D200
HDMI
No
No
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - -
DXO color depth 0.0 22.3
DXO dynamic range 0.0 11.5
DXO low light ISO 0.0 583.0
DXO overall score 0.0 64.0

Exposure mode

Nikon D100 Nikon D200
AF area
No
No
average
No
Yes
Center weighted
No
No
Multi segment
No
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
No
Yes

General

Nikon D100 Nikon D200
AKA - -
announced July 26, 2002 Feb. 23, 2006
Body type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
brand Nikon Nikon
msrp $100.91 $79.95
model Nikon D100 Nikon D200
Predecessor model Nikon D100
Successor model Nikon D200 Nikon D300

Lense

Nikon D100 Nikon D200
Focal length multiplier 1.5× 1.5x
Lens mount Nikon F Nikon F
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 316 316

Other features

Nikon D100 Nikon D200
GPS - Optional
Self-timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Nikon D100 Nikon D200
AE bracketing
No
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 m
Image stabilization
No
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 3.0 fps 5.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
No
No

Physical

Nikon D100 Nikon D200
Battery life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery model - EN-EL3e
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
Yes
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm 147 x 113 x 74mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 780 grs 920 grs

Screen

Nikon D100 Nikon D200
Live view
No
No
Screen resolution 118 230
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Nikon D100 Nikon D200
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Max image resolution 3008 x 2000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5 mm 23.6 x 15.8 mm
Sensor resolution 6 10
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor type CCD CCD

Headphone port

Nikon D100 Nikon D200
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution - -
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats - -
Video resolutions - -

Viewfinder

Nikon D100 Nikon D200
viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder