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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51
Imaging
67
Features
65
Overall
66

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Released April 2012
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Old Model is Nikon D2Xs
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and D3X (25MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 1D C was revealed 3 years after the D3X which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D C scores versus the D3X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D3X

 1D C D3X 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2009More modern by 39 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Canon 1D C

 D3X 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D3X

 1D C D3X 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D C offers outside dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Nikon D3X has dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D C and the D3X.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and D3X is 50 and 51 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D C and D3X.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon D3X to show more detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer 1D C will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography details
Nikon D3X Portrait photography details
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
80
manual focus
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D C
Street photography with Nikon D3X
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography details
Nikon D3X Sports photography details
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
better than average battery power (4,400 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography info
Nikon D3X Travel photography info
59
environment sealing
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
better than average battery power (4,400 CIPA)
weather proof
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D3X Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (4,400 shots)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging info
Nikon D3X Vlogging info
28
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D3X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon D3X
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon D3X
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D C Nikon D3X
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2012-04-12 2009-02-19
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1500g (3.31 pounds) 1260g (2.78 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested 88
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1992
Other
Battery life - 4400 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E4N EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $6,499 $3,000