Canon 1D C vs Nikon S9300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 1D C versus Nikon S9300, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is very well matched but the 1D C (Full frame) and S9300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D C was unveiled 3 months before the S9300 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 1D C scores against the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D C and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1D C Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D C provides 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) while the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon 1D C versus Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 1D C versus the S9300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and S9300 is 50 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D C and S9300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D C using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D C will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.