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Canon 1D C vs Canon 6D

Portability
50
Imaging
63
Features
79
Overall
69
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Canon EOS 6D front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Canon 1D C vs Canon 6D Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Announced April 2012
Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Replacement is Canon 6D MII
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Canon 1D C vs Canon 6D Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 1D C vs Canon 6D, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the 6D (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 1D C was released 10 months before the 6D so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1D C scores against the 6D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Canon 6D

 1D C 6D 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon 1D C

 6D 1D C 
ReleasedFebruary 2013April 2012Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Canon 6D

 1D C 6D 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D C vs Canon 6D Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D C offers external dimensions 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 6D has dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1D C and the 6D.

Canon 1D C vs Canon 6D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and 6D is 50 and 59 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Canon 6D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Canon 6D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D C and 6D.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 6D to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 1D C is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D C vs Canon 6D sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Canon 6D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Canon 6D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 6D as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography information
Canon 6D Street photography information
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
63
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography highlights
Canon 6D Sports photography highlights
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
68
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
good battery power (1,090 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Travel photography camera
Canon 6D as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proofing
resolution is good (18MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
60
good battery power (1,090 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography advice
Canon 6D Landscape photography advice
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good battery power (1,090 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging features
Canon 6D Vlogging features
28
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
30
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D C vs Canon 6D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Canon 6D
 Canon EOS-1D CCanon EOS 6D
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D C Canon EOS 6D
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-04-12 2013-02-12
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ Digic 5+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 11
Cross focus points 41 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon EF
Total lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD Clear View II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500g (3.31 lb) 770g (1.70 lb)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2340
Other
Battery life - 1090 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N LP-E6
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $6,499 $1,699