Canon EOS 4000D vs Nikon D100

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 4000D and Nikon D100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 4000D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D100 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS 4000D were released 2018 and Nikon D100 was released 2002. That is a 16 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 4000D 2018
Nikon D100 2002

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 4000D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D100 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 4000D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D100 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 4000D has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D100 has 6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 4000D 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456
Nikon D100 6 MP
6016000 pixels
3008 x 2000

Canon EOS 4000D has a 198 % larger resolution than Nikon D100. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 4000D has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D100. Canon EOS 4000D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Nikon D100 has 200 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 4000D 100-6400
Nikon D100 200-1600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 4000D
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D100

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 4000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D100 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 4000D 3
Nikon D100 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 4000D. Unfortunately Nikon D100 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D100 weighs 780 gr (equal to 1.72 lb) which is 79% heavier than Canon EOS 4000D and its 436 gr (or 0.96 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 4000D 436 gr
0.96 lb
Nikon D100 780 gr
1.72 lb

Canon EOS 4000D vs Nikon D100 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 4000D and Nikon D100, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Canon EOS 4000D
Nikon D100
Name Canon EOS 4000D Nikon D100
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 4000D
Nikon D100
Release Year 2018 2002
Release Date 2018-02-26 2002-02-21
MSRP 379 USD 1999 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 4000D
Nikon D100
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 4000D
Nikon D100
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Resolution 5184 x 3456 pixels 3008 x 2000 pixels
Megapixels 18 MP 6 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 4+ EXPEED
Image
Canon EOS 4000D
Nikon D100
ISO Range 100 - 6400 200 - 1600
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS 4000D
Nikon D100
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 9 5
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 4000D
Nikon D100
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 2,7” 1,8”
Screen dots 230000 118000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS 4000D
Nikon D100
Frames per second 3 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 9 meters 11 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 4000D
Nikon D100
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS 4000D
Nikon D100
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS 4000D
Nikon D100
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-In 802.11b/g/n
No
Remote Control Yes (wired or wireless) Yes (Via Optional vertical grip or software)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 4000D
Nikon D100
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
Nikon EN-EL3 lithium-ion battery
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots N/A
Width 129 mm 144 mm
Height 102 mm 116 mm
Depth 77 mm 81 mm
Weight 436 gram 780 gram