Compared to...

Nikon D70 vs. Nikon D100

Studio scene comparison (ISO 200, JPEG)

The same studio scene comparison shot (and setup) as the previous pages.

Camera settings:

• Nikon D70: Nikkor 50 mm F1.4 D, Manual Exposure, ISO 200, JPEG Large/Fine,
  Manual WB, Default Parameters, Self-timer
   
• Nikon D100: Nikkor 50 mm F1.4 D, Manual Exposure, ISO 200, JPEG Large/Fine,
  Manual WB, Default Parameters, Self-timer

Nikon D70	Nikon D100
ISO 200, 1/2 sec, F9	ISO 200, 1/2 sec, F9
2,745 KB JPEG (3008 x 2000)	2,788 KB (3008 x 2000)

This is a very interesting comparison because it really does show the improvements Nikon has made in regards to image sharpness since the D100. We know that the D70's CCD has a weaker anti-alias filter and thus higher frequencies (finer details) are captured, however the side effect as we have seen are the increased possibility of moiré artifacts. Overall however it's fair to say that the D70 is a fairly significant step forward in image sharpness and detail from the D100.

Also available for download

• Nikon D100 ISO 1600 - 2,743 KB