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Canon 1D C vs Nikon S30

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Released April 2012
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 1D C versus Nikon S30, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and S30 (10MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and S30 (1/3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The 1D C was launched 3 months later than the S30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon S30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1D C grades versus the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon S30

 1D C S30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon 1D C

 S30 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon S30

 1D C S30 
RevealedApril 2012February 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D C features physical dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D C and the S30.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and S30 is 50 and 90 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D C and S30.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D C featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 1D C will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S30 Portrait photography highlights
78
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
24
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography advice
Nikon S30 Street photography advice
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
51
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography highlights
Nikon S30 Sports photography highlights
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
28
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather proof
max fps low (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography advice
Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
59
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (214 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
25
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging highlights
Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
28
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
23
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (214 grams)
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon S30
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D C Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-12 2012-02-01
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per second 1.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500g (3.31 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model LP-E4N 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Retail price $6,499 $119