Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1
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64 Features
79 Overall
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched April 2012
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
- Introduced November 2000
- Later Model is Nikon D1X
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Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and D1 (3MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and D1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe 1D C was manufactured 11 years later than the D1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1D C matches up versus the D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D1
| 1D C | D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2012 |  | November 2000 | Fresher by 139 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 2" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 130k | Sharper screen (+910k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Canon 1D C
| D1 | 1D C |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D1
| 1D C | D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D C offers physical dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon D1 has measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 1D C against the D1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and D1 is 50 and 51 respectively.
Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D C and D1.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D C because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1D C will offer greater detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer 1D C provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1 Specifications
| Canon EOS-1D C | Nikon D1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS-1D C | Nikon D1 |
| Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Launched | 2012-04-12 | 2000-11-27 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Dual Digic 5+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 367.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 3MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 2000 x 1312 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 61 | - |
| Cross focus points | 41 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Number of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 130k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/500 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | none |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1500 gr (3.31 lb) | 1200 gr (2.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") | 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") |
| 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 model | LP-E4N | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Card slots | 2 | Single |
| Launch cost | $6,499 | $5,130 |