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 D2H
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
D100367 mm²
D2H- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D100 and D2H 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
D100MetricD2H
6 MPEffective pixels4 MP
23.7 × 15.5Sensor23.7 × 15.5
7.82 µmPixel pitch9.58 µm
61.22 µm²Pixel area91.84 µm²
1.63 MP/cm²Pixel density1.09 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
730 gWeight1,200 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
Nikon EN-EL2 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion 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 D2H have the same sensor area. The D100 has the lighter body. The D100 has the higher effective resolution. The D2H is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D2H
Released in 2003, D2H has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 1,200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.