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Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
Portability
59
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Introduced April 2012
Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon 1D C and Fujifilm GFX 50S, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 1D C was revealed 5 years prior to the Fujifilm GFX 50S and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1D C matches up vs the Fujifilm GFX 50S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 1D C Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Canon 1D C

 Fujifilm GFX 50S 1D C 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017April 2012Fresher by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Fujifilm GFX 50S

 1D C Fujifilm GFX 50S 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1D C provides 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 Fujifilm GFX 50S has specifications of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D C and Fujifilm GFX 50S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D C vs the Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm GFX 50S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and Fujifilm GFX 50S is 50 and 59 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm GFX 50S top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D C and Fujifilm GFX 50S.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D C having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will provide more detail because of its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older 1D C will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm GFX 50S sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography advice
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
90
has manual focus
fantastic MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography information
Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography information
59
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
73
screen tilts
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography advice
Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography advice
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery life (400 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography info
Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography info
59
weather proof
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
boasts focus via touch
fantastic MP (51MP)
low battery life (400 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
fantastic MP (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
low battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging advice
Fujifilm GFX 50S Vlogging advice
28
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D C vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Fujifilm GFX 50S
 Canon EOS-1D CFujifilm GFX 50S
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1D C Fujifilm GFX 50S
Class Pro DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-12 2017-01-18
Body design Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ X Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Medium format
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 61 117
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Fujifilm G
Total lenses 250 12
Focal length multiplier 1 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 1.07x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 360 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/125 seconds
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 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) 740 grams (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
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 life - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N NP-T125
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 (dual slots, UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Price at release $6,499 $5,499