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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D5

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon D5 front
Portability
50
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D5 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Introduced April 2012
Nikon D5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1415g - 160 x 158.5 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Nikon D4s
  • New Model is Nikon D6
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 1D C vs Nikon D5, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the D5 (21MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 1D C was brought out 4 years prior to the D5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 1D C grades vs the D5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D5

 1D C D5 

Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Canon 1D C

 D5 1D C 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2012Fresher by 45 months
Display resolution2359k1040kSharper display (+1319k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D5

 1D C D5 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1D C comes with physical dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) and the Nikon D5 has specifications of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1D C against the D5.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and D5 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D C and D5.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D5 to offer extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 1D C is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D5 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography features
Nikon D5 Street photography features
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography info
Nikon D5 Sports photography info
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (3,780 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D5 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather sealing
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
64
good battery pack (3,780 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (21MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography information
Nikon D5 Landscape photography information
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good resolution (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (3,780 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging advice
Nikon D5 Vlogging advice
28
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
30
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon D5
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon D5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D C Nikon D5
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2012-04-12 2016-01-05
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 5+ Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 5588 x 3712
Max native ISO 51200 102400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 153
Cross focus points 41 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.72x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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) 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) 1415 grams (3.12 lbs)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 88
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2434
Other
Battery life - 3780 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $6,499 $6,500