Nikon D70 vs Nikon D100

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD70D100
      Successor ModelNikon D80 Nikon D200
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDXDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels6.31 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600200 - 1,600
      Photo Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20003008 x 2000
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 10002240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance), six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible
      Focus Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoAF Area Modes (Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF), Focus Lock
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Lens MountNikon FNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"1.8"
      Screen Resolution130k dot118k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Shutter TypeCombined mechanical and CCD electronicElectronic assist
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 10011.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync      		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 ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program, programmed auto [P] with flexible program, shutter-priority auto [S], aperture priority auto , manual [M]
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 frames at +/-2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      DxO Low Light ISO529
      DxO Color Depth20.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score50
      Video Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 via Optional vertical grip or software
      Environmental Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Dimensions140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07")144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.67 x 4.57 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Battery PackEN-EL3
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive
      Other Nikon D70 Nikon D100
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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