Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MIII

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 1D C and Canon 1D MIII, both Pro DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and 1D MIII (10MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and 1D MIII (APS-H) have different sensor sizing.

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The 1D C was brought out 5 years after the 1D MIII which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1D C matches up vs the 1D MIII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D C and Canon EOS-1D Mark III. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1D C Gallery and Canon 1D MIII Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D C enjoys exterior measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Canon 1D MIII has measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs).

See the Canon 1D C and Canon 1D MIII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D C vs the 1D MIII.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and 1D MIII is 50 and 51 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D C and 1D MIII.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D C featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D C will offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent 1D C provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.