Nikon D600 vs Nikon D100
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D600 and Nikon D100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.
Nikon D600 were released 2012 and Nikon D100 was released 2002. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D600 | 2012 |
| Nikon D100 | 2002 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D600 has a "FX"-sensor while Nikon D100 has a "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 ** |
| Nikon D600 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| 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 (Nikon)
Resolution
Nikon D600 has a 24,3 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 |
| Nikon D600 |
24,3 MP
24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016 |
| Nikon D100 |
6 MP
6016000 pixels 3008 x 2000 |
Nikon D600 has a 302 % 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
Nikon D600 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D100. Nikon D600 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Nikon D100 has 200 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D600 | 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 Nikon D600
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. Nikon D600 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D100 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D600 | 5,5 |
| 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 Nikon D600. 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 3% heavier than Nikon D600 and its 760 gr (or 1,68 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D600 | 760 gr 1,68 lb |
| Nikon D100 | 780 gr 1,72 lb |
