Canon EOS Kiss X2 vs Nikon D100

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss X2 and Nikon D100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Kiss X2

Nikon D100

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Kiss X2 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D100 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS Kiss X2 were released 2008 and Nikon D100 was released 2002. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Kiss X2	2008
Nikon D100	2002

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D100 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Kiss X2	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Nikon D100	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a 12,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D100 has 6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss X2	12,2 MP 12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848
Nikon D100	6 MP 6016000 pixels 3008 x 2000

Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a 102 % larger resolution than Nikon D100. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D100. Canon EOS Kiss X2 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 1600 while Nikon D100 has 200 to 1600.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss X2	100-1600
Nikon D100	200-1600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X2
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D100

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss X2 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D100 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss X2	3,5
Nikon D100	3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

Though, neither Canon EOS Kiss X2 or Nikon D100 can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D100 weighs 780 gr (equal to 1.72 lb) which is 49% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X2 and its 524 gr (or 1.16 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Kiss X2	524 gr 1.16 lb
Nikon D100	780 gr 1.72 lb