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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Launched April 2012
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D3S
  • Newer Model is Nikon D4s
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 1D C versus Nikon D4, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the D4 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 1D C was introduced 4 months after the D4 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1D C scores vs the D4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D4

 1D C D4 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Canon 1D C

 D4 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D4

 1D C D4 
AnnouncedApril 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D C has got outer dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon D4 has proportions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D C versus Nikon D4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 1D C against the D4.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and D4 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D C and D4.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon 1D C to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography factors
Nikon D4 Portrait photography factors
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D C
Street photography with Nikon D4
59
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography highlights
Nikon D4 Sports photography highlights
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D C
Travel photography with Nikon D4
59
environment sealing
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
59
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography features
Nikon D4 Landscape photography features
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging information
Nikon D4 Vlogging information
28
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon D4
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon D4
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D C Nikon D4
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2012-04-12 2012-01-06
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 5+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3280
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1500 grams (3.31 lb) 1340 grams (2.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2965
Other
Battery life - 2600 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E4N EN-EL18
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible CompactFlash, XQD
Card slots Two Two
Retail cost $6,499 $4,500