Nikon D100 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D100 and Canon EOS 1D Mark IV. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D100 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 1D Mark IV is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D100 were released 2002 and Canon EOS 1D Mark IV was released 2009. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D100 | 2002 |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IV | 2009 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D100 has a "DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has a "APSH"-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 ** |
| Nikon D100 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IV | 65 mm Canon APS-H sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.3 |
** 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D100 has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has 16,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon D100 |
6 MP
6016000 pixels 3008 x 2000 |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IV |
16,1 MP
15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has a 166 % 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 1D Mark IV has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D100. Canon EOS 1D Mark IV has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 102400 while Nikon D100 has 200 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D100 | 200-1600 |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IV | 50-102400 |
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 Nikon D100
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D Mark IV
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D100 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D Mark IV can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D100 | 3 |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IV | 10 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Nikon D100 or Canon EOS 1D Mark IV can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.
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.
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV weighs 1230 gr (equal to 2,71 lb) which is 58% heavier than Nikon D100 and its 780 gr (or 1,72 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D100 | 780 gr 1,72 lb |
| Canon EOS 1D Mark IV | 1230 gr 2,71 lb |