Nikon D100 vs Nikon D70
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D100 and Nikon D70. 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 D70 was released 2004. That is a 2 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 D70 | Nikon | 2004 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts sensor (called "DX") which means that if you compare the cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras have a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the cameras sensor size effect the focal length with a multiplier.
| 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 D70 | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Both these cameras has the exact same resolution. Nikon D100 has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D70 has 6 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 D70 | 6 MP | 6016000 | 3008 | 2000 |
ISO range
Both of these cameras offers the exact same ISO range. They both have 200 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D100 | 200-1600 |
| Nikon D70 | 200-1600 |
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 D70
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 D70 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D100 | 3 |
| Nikon D70 | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Nikon D100 or Nikon D70 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, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Nikon D100 weighs 780 gr (equal to 1,72 lb) which is 15% heavier than Nikon D70 and its 679 gr (or 1,5 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Nikon D100 | 780 gr | 1,72 lb |
| Nikon D70 | 679 gr | 1,5 lb |
