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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4s

Portability
50 Imaging
64 Features
79 Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50 Imaging
63 Features
84 Overall
71

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4s Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D4
  • Updated by Nikon D5
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4s Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon 1D C and Nikon D4s, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the D4s (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 1D C was manufactured 22 months before the D4s making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1D C grades vs the D4s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D4s

          

          

            
 1D C D4s 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Canon 1D C

          

          

            
 D4s 1D C 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2012Newer by 22 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D4s

          

          

            
 1D C D4s 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D C comes with physical 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) while the Nikon D4s has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 1D C and Nikon D4s in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D C vs the D4s.
Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4s size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and D4s is 50 and 50 respectively.
Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D C and D4s.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 1D C to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 1D C will be behind in sensor innovation.

            Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon 1D C
Portrait photography with Nikon D4s
78
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
77
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon 1D C
Street photography with Nikon D4s
58
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 great high ISO (51,200)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
58
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon 1D C Sports photography details
Nikon D4s Sports photography details
74
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
75
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (3,020 per charge)
 supports phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon 1D C Travel photography information
Nikon D4s Travel photography information
59
 environment proof
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
62
 better than average battery life (3,020 per charge)
 environment sealing
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon 1D C
Landscape photography with Nikon D4s
75
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 2 card slots
 lack of image stabilization
75
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
 good sized screen (3.2 inch)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (3,020 CIPA)
 2 card slots
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon 1D C
Vlogging with Nikon D4s
28
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
28
 has face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with mic support
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D4s Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon D4s
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon D4s
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D C Nikon D4s
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-12 2014-02-24
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ Expeed 4
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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 61 51
Cross type focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 11.0 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 FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 gr (3.31 lb) 1350 gr (2.98 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 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3074
Other
Battery life - 3020 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E4N EN-EL18a
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 feature    
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible CompactFlash, XQD
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $6,499 $6,498