Canon 1D C vs Canon SL3

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 1D C versus Canon SL3, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and SL3 (24MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and SL3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D C was launched 8 years earlier than the SL3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1D C scores vs the SL3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D C & Canon EOS Rebel SL3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 1D C Gallery & Canon SL3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1D C offers exterior dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Canon SL3 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D C and the SL3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and SL3 is 50 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D C and SL3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D C because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon SL3 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D C is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.