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Canon 1D C vs Canon M

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Canon EOS M front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 1D C vs Canon M Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(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
  • Launched April 2012
Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released July 2012
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Canon 1D C vs Canon M Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 1D C vs Canon M, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the M (18MP) is fairly well matched but the 1D C (Full frame) and M (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D C was manufactured 3 months before the M and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1D C grades versus the M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Canon M

 1D C M 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon M over the Canon 1D C

 M 1D C 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Canon M

 1D C M 
ReleasedApril 2012July 2012Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon 1D C vs Canon M Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D C has got exterior measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) whilst the Canon M has dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D C vs Canon M in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D C compared to the M.

Canon 1D C vs Canon M size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and M is 50 and 89 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Canon M top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Canon M Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D C and M.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The 1D C comes with the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Canon 1D C vs Canon M sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Canon M Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Portrait photography camera
Canon M as a Portrait photography camera
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D C
Street photography with Canon M
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography info
Canon M Sports photography info
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
54
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography details
Canon M Travel photography details
59
weather sealing
good resolution (18MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
63
boasts touch focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography info
Canon M Landscape photography info
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging info
Canon M Vlogging info
28
offers face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D C vs Canon M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Canon M
 Canon EOS-1D CCanon EOS M
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D C Canon EOS M
Class Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-04-12 2012-07-23
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 5+ Digic 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 31
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF-M
Number of lenses 250 23
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD Clear View II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500 grams (3.31 lb) 298 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 827
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N LP-E12
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 Two Single
Pricing at launch $6,499 $510