Canon 1100D vs Canon 1D C
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Canon 1100D vs Canon 1D C Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Introduced April 2011
- Other Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
- Superseded the Canon 1000D
- Renewed by Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
- Introduced April 2012

Canon 1100D vs Canon 1D C Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 1100D versus Canon 1D C, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro DSLR and both are designed by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and 1D C (18MP) and the 1100D (APS-C) and 1D C (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

The 1100D was brought out 12 months before the 1D C which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1100D scores vs the 1D C with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 1100D vs Canon 1D C Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1100D and Canon EOS-1D C. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery and Canon 1D C Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Canon 1D C
1100D | 1D C |
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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Canon 1100D
1D C | 1100D | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | ![]() | April 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1100D and Canon 1D C
1100D | 1D C | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon 1100D vs Canon 1D C Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1100D has outer dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Canon 1D C has dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs).
Check out the Canon 1100D versus Canon 1D C in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1100D and the 1D C.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and 1D C is 67 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Canon 1D C Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and 1D C.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1100D because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon 1D C will provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 1100D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 1100D vs Canon 1D C Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1100D vs Canon 1D C Specifications
Canon EOS 1100D | Canon EOS-1D C | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 1100D | Canon EOS-1D C |
Other name | EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-04-13 | 2012-04-12 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Dual Digic 5+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 5184 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 61 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | 41 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 250 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | Clear View II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) | 4096 x 2160 (24 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) | 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 755 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | LP-E4N |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Cost at launch | $450 | $6,499 |