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Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Released April 2012
Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2005
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D MII
  • Successor is Canon 1D MIII
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Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and 1D MII N (8MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and 1D MII N (APS-H) enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 1D C was manufactured 6 years after the 1D MII N which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 1D C scores vs the 1D MII N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Canon 1D MII N

 1D C 1D MII N 
AnnouncedApril 2012August 2005Newer by 81 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Canon 1D C

 1D MII N 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Canon 1D MII N

 1D C 1D MII N 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D C comes with exterior 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) whilst the Canon 1D MII N has measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D C compared to the 1D MII N.

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D C and 1D MII N is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D C and 1D MII N.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D C because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1D C will resolve greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer 1D C should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography advice
Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography advice
78
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
52
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (8MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Street photography camera
Canon 1D MII N as a Street photography camera
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
45
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (1,565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography advice
Canon 1D MII N Sports photography advice
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography advice
Canon 1D MII N Travel photography advice
59
weather proof
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
29
heavier than competitors (1,565 grams)
MP count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 1D MII N as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
has dual storage slots
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging information
Canon 1D MII N Vlogging information
28
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MII N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Canon 1D MII N
 Canon EOS-1D CCanon EOS-1D Mark II N
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS-1D C Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2012-04-12 2005-08-22
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-H
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 28.7 x 19.1mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 548.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 8MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 3504 x 2336
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 61 45
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Canon EF
Number of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1 1.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.72x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual External
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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) -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1500 grams (3.31 lb) 1565 grams (3.45 lb)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 975
Other
Battery ID LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card
Storage slots Two Two
Launch pricing $6,499 $5,900