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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2X

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon D2X front
Portability
51
Imaging
49
Features
40
Overall
45

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2X Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Released April 2012
Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2005
  • Old Model is Nikon D1X
  • Successor is Nikon D2Xs
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2X Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2X, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and D2X (12MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and D2X (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1D C was introduced 6 years after the D2X which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1D C scores against the D2X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D2X

 1D C D2X 
LaunchedApril 2012June 2005More modern by 84 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1040k235kSharper screen (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Canon 1D C

 D2X 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D2X

 1D C D2X 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D C comes with outer measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) and the Nikon D2X has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D C against the D2X.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2X size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and D2X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2X Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D C and D2X.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D C having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D C will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 1D C provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography details
Nikon D2X Portrait photography details
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography features
Nikon D2X Street photography features
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D C
Sports photography with Nikon D2X
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count good (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
53
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography highlights
Nikon D2X Travel photography highlights
59
weather proofing
MP count good (18MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
43
weather proofing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D2X as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
49
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low max ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging factors
Nikon D2X Vlogging factors
28
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D2X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon D2X
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon D2X
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D C Nikon D2X
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2012-04-12 2005-06-01
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 51200 800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 61 -
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1500 gr (3.31 pounds) 1200 gr (2.65 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 59
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 476
Other
Battery ID 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 One
Launch pricing $6,499 $5,000