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Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MIII

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
Portability
51
Imaging
51
Features
54
Overall
52

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MIII Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Announced February 2007
  • Previous Model is Canon 1D MII N
  • Renewed by Canon 1D MIV
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Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MIII Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Canon 1D MIII

 1D C 1D MIII 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2007Newer by 63 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Canon 1D C

 1D MIII 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Canon 1D MIII

 1D C 1D MIII 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MIII Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MIII size comparison

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

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MIII top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MIII Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MIII sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MIII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography advice
Canon 1D MIII Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
62
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/300s)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D C
Street photography with Canon 1D MIII
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
54
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography advice
Canon 1D MIII Sports photography advice
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
58
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography information
Canon 1D MIII Travel photography information
59
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (18MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
43
weather sealing
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 1D MIII as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Vlogging camera
Canon 1D MIII as a Vlogging camera
28
has face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 1D C vs Canon 1D MIII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Canon 1D MIII
 Canon EOS-1D CCanon EOS-1D Mark III
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D C Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-12 2007-02-22
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-H
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 28.7 x 18.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 536.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 3888 x 2592
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 61 45
Cross focus points 41 19
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Amount of lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1 1.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual External
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/300 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500 grams (3.31 pounds) 1335 grams (2.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1078
Other
Battery life - 2200 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card
Card slots Two Two
Launch pricing $6,499 $4,399