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Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000

Portability
50
Imaging
63
Features
79
Overall
69
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Announced April 2012
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is very well matched but the 1D C (Full frame) and S7000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D C was unveiled 3 years before the S7000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon S7000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1D C matches up against the S7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon S7000

 1D C S7000 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Canon 1D C

 S7000 1D C 
LaunchedFebruary 2015April 2012More modern by 34 months

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon S7000

 1D C S7000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D C has physical measurements 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 S7000 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1D C and the S7000.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and S7000 is 50 and 94 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D C and S7000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D C having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 1D C will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 1D C is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography details
Nikon S7000 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Street photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Street photography camera
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (165g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography features
Nikon S7000 Sports photography features
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
good MP (18MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
more heavy than competition (165 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography information
Nikon S7000 Landscape photography information
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging details
Nikon S7000 Vlogging details
28
provides face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (165 grams)
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon S7000
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D C Nikon Coolpix S7000
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2012-04-12 2015-02-10
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 9.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
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 1500 gr (3.31 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 180 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Price at launch $6,499 $280