Reasons to choose D100
Released in 2002, D100 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 730 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D100
vs Nikon D1X
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
D100367 mm²
D1X- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D100 and D1X have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D100MetricD1X
6 MPEffective pixels5.3 MP
23.7 × 15.5Sensor23.7 × 15.5
7.82 µmPixel pitch8.33 µm
61.22 µm²Pixel area69.31 µm²
1.63 MP/cm²Pixel density1.44 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
730 gWeight1,200 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Nikon EN-EL2 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL1 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D100 and D1X have the same sensor area. The D100 has the lighter body. The D100 has the higher effective resolution. The D100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D1X
Released in 2001, D1X has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 5.3 MP effective resolution, and a 1,200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.