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Canon 1D C vs Canon A1100 IS

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon 1D C vs Canon A1100 IS Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Introduced April 2012
Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon 1D C vs Canon A1100 IS Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 1D C versus Canon A1100 IS, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and A1100 IS (12MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and A1100 IS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D C was released 3 years after the A1100 IS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Canon A1100 IS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 1D C grades vs the A1100 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Canon A1100 IS

 1D C A1100 IS 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2009Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1040k115kClearer screen (+925k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon 1D C

 A1100 IS 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Canon A1100 IS

 1D C A1100 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 1D C vs Canon A1100 IS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D C features external dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Canon A1100 IS has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1D C versus the A1100 IS.

Canon 1D C vs Canon A1100 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D C and A1100 IS is 50 and 93 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Canon A1100 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Canon A1100 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D C and A1100 IS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D C featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D C will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger 1D C is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D C vs Canon A1100 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Canon A1100 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Canon A1100 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography factors
Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography factors
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
26
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Street photography camera
Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography details
Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography details
Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
59
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography details
Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography details
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging details
Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
28
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon 1D C vs Canon A1100 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Canon A1100 IS
 Canon EOS-1D CCanon PowerShot A1100 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D C Canon PowerShot A1100 IS
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-04-12 2009-02-18
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 61 9
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.6
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500g (3.31 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LP-E4N 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots 2 1
Retail pricing $6,499 $160