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Canon 1D C vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Canon 1D C vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Introduced April 2012
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 J2
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon 1D C vs Nikon 1 J1, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and 1 J1 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The 1D C was introduced 3 months later than the 1 J1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1D C scores vs the 1 J1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon 1 J1

 1D C 1 J1 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Canon 1D C

 1 J1 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon 1 J1

 1D C 1 J1 
AnnouncedApril 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 1D C vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1D C has got external measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J1 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D C against the 1 J1.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and 1 J1 is 50 and 91 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D C and 1 J1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D C with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 1D C will give you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
48
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D C
Street photography with Nikon 1 J1
59
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than average (234g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography highlights
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography features
59
weather proof
megapixel count good (18MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
60
lighter than average (234g)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography details
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging information
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging information
28
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (234g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon 1 J1
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon 1 J1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D C Nikon 1 J1
Class Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-12 2012-01-20
Body design Large SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 61 135
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon 1
Total lenses 250 13
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/60 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500 gr (3.31 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 372
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 2 One
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