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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3S

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3S 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
  • Announced April 2012
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3
  • Successor is Nikon D4
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3S Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 1D C versus Nikon D3S, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and D3S (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 1D C was brought out 2 years later than the D3S and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1D C matches up against the D3S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D3S

 1D C D3S 
IntroducedApril 2012February 2010More recent by 27 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Canon 1D C

 D3S 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D3S

 1D C D3S 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D C has got exterior dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Nikon D3S has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1D C vs the D3S.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and D3S is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D C and D3S.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 1D C to offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern 1D C provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D C
Portrait photography with Nikon D3S
79
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
64
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D C
Street photography with Nikon D3S
59
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
55
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography information
Nikon D3S Sports photography information
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (4,200 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography info
Nikon D3S Travel photography info
59
environment proof
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
51
good battery (4,200 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography features
Nikon D3S Landscape photography features
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (4,200 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3S as a Vlogging camera
28
features face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
15
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon D3S
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon D3S
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D C Nikon D3S
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2012-04-12 2010-02-16
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 5+ Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4256 x 2832
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 51
Cross focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500g (3.31 lbs) 1240g (2.73 lbs)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.0
DXO Low light score not tested 3253
Other
Battery life - 4200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N EN-EL4a
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) x 2, UDMA
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $6,499 $5,200