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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1H

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon D1H front
Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1H Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • 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
Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2001
  • Refreshed by Nikon D2H
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1H Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon 1D C versus Nikon D1H, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and D1H (3MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and D1H (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 1D C was released 10 years after the D1H which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1D C scores vs the D1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D1H

 1D C D1H 
RevealedApril 2012September 2001More modern by 129 months
Display sizing3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k130kCrisper display (+910k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Canon 1D C

 D1H 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D1H

 1D C D1H 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1H Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D C has physical dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Nikon D1H has specifications of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1D C compared to the D1H.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and D1H is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1H top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1H Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D C and D1H.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D C because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D C will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 1D C provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1H sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D C
Portrait photography with Nikon D1H
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
50
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography advice
Nikon D1H Street photography advice
59
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D1H as a Sports photography camera
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
40
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography highlights
Nikon D1H Travel photography highlights
59
weather sealing
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
28
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (3MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography info
Nikon D1H Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
42
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D1H as a Vlogging camera
28
has face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon D1H
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon D1H
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D C Nikon D1H
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2012-04-12 2001-09-19
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500g (3.31 lb) 1200g (2.65 lb)
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 recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail price $6,499 $5,130