Nikon D100 vs Nikon D4s
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D100 and Nikon D4s. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufacturered by Nikon.
Nikon D100 were released 2002 and Nikon D4s was released 2014. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Nikon D100 | Nikon | 2002 |
| Nikon D4s | Nikon | 2014 |
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 Nikon D4s has a "FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also effect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Nikon D100 | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
| Nikon D4s | 50 mm | (a fullframe sensor does not have a crop factor / focal length multiplier) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon D100 has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D4s has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Nikon D100 | 6 MP | 6016000 | 3008 | 2000 |
| Nikon D4s | 16 MP | 16163840 | 4928 | 3280 |
Nikon D4s has a 169 % larger resolution than Nikon D100. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon D4s has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D100. Nikon D4s has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D100 has 200 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D100 | 200-1600 |
| Nikon D4s | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D100
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D4s
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Nikon D100 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D4s can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D100 | 3 |
| Nikon D4s | 11 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording of movies and movie clips and that is Nikon D4s. Sadly, the Nikon D100 does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Nikon D4s weighs 1350 gr (equal to 2,98 lb) which is 73% heavier than Nikon D100 and its 780 gr (or 1,72 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Nikon D100 | 780 gr | 1,72 lb |
| Nikon D4s | 1350 gr | 2,98 lb |
