| General | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | D100 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
| Successor Model | Nikon D200 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III |
| MSRP | $1099 (body only) | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | MOS |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.7 x 15.6 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 6.31 Megapixel | 17.2 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 6.1 Megapixel | 16.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 1,600 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic VII | |
| Max Image Resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other Resolutions | 2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, MPO, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | Superfine, fine, normal, basic |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight, Underwater | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis. |
| Focus | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| Number of Focus Points | 81 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed) |
| Optics | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Instant-return type |
| Screen | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 1.8" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 118k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | 1.48x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53x | 0.74x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dot | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
| Shutter | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic assist | Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps at 16 MP |
| Flash | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Sync | Auto redeye fill off redeye slow sync slow sync 2nd-curtain slow sync manual |
| Flash Range | 11.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV |
| Flash Bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | SB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output. SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Metering Range | -2 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button | Locks with a half-press of the shutter button (can be set to Fn button as well) |
| DXO | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 896 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.0 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.4 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 73 |
| Video | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 via HDMI Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720) | |
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB Micro-B Input/Output | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) | |
| USB Speed | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | via Optional vertical grip or software | wired and via smartphone |
| Environmental | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 30 to 90% |
| Physical | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 3.19") | 124 x 85 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.35 x 1.77") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz) | 469 g (1.03 lb / 16.54 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.4 x 9 x 3.9" | |
| Package Weight | 3 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BLN-1 | |
| Battery Life | 310 shots | |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | Nikon D100 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec | 2 or 10 secs, custom |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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