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Quick facts

Full name: Nikon D100

Original position: Interchangeable-lens cameraProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
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Nikon D100 is still researched by owners and second-hand buyers checking an older camera system, lens compatibility, and specifications.

Core specifications

Release year
2002 · Released about 24 years ago
Sensor
23.7 × 15.5 mm CCD
Effective resolution
6 MP
Lens
—
Zoom
—
Weight
730 g
Battery
Nikon EN-EL2 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery
Storage
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
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Who it may suit

May suit existing system owners, budget-conscious second-hand buyers, or photographers who already own compatible lenses.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Inspect the lens mount and shutter; ask for the shutter count when the camera records one.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
28.32 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(23.7² + 15.5²) = 28.32 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
367 mm²

Sensor surface area

23.7 × 15.5 ≈ 367 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
7.82 µm

Pixel pitch

23.7 ÷ 3,029 × 1000 = 7.82 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
61.22 µm²

Pixel area

7.82² = 61.22 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
1.63 MP/cm²

Pixel density

6 MP ÷ 367 mm² ≈ 1.63 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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23.7 × 15.5 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
6 MP
Total pixels
6.31 MP
Sensor
23.7 × 15.5 mm CCD
Calculated resolution
3,029 × 1,981
Maximum image
3,008 × 2,000
Crop factor
1.53

Exposure & viewing

ISO
200–6,400
Viewfinder
Optical viewfinder
Display
1.8 in / 118,000 dots
Lens mount
Nikon F

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Battery
Nikon EN-EL2 Lithium-Ion included Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
730 g
Dimensions
116 × 144 × 81 mm
Release year
2002

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Aperture Priority
Yes
Battery
Nikon EN-EL2 Lithium-Ion included
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
1.53
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
No
Dimensions
116 x 144 x 81 mm
Effective Megapixels
6.00
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
External Flash
✓
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
—
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 200-1600, 3200, 6400
Macro Focus Range
—
Manual Focus
✓
Max Aperture
—
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
n/a
Max Image Resolution
3008 x 2000
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec
Metering
3D Matrix, Centre weighted, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
Bulb+30 sec
Model
D100
Normal Focus Range
—
Optical Zoom
—
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
118,000 dots
Screen Size
1.8"
Sensor Resolution
3029 x 1980
Sensor Size
23.7 x 15.5 mm
Sensor Type
CCD
Shutter Priority
Yes
Storage Types
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Total Megapixels
6.31
Usb
USB 1.0
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
Optical (pentaprism)
Weight
730 g
White Balance Presets
7
Wireless
—
Year
2002

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