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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D6

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Launched April 2012
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D6 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 1D C and Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the D6 (21MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The 1D C was revealed 8 years prior to the D6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1D C scores versus the D6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Nikon D6

 1D C D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon 1D C

 D6 1D C 
IntroducedFebruary 2020April 2012Newer by 95 months
Display resolution2359k1040kSharper display (+1319k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Nikon D6

 1D C D6 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D C provides exterior 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 D6 has dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D C and the D6.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and D6 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D C and D6.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D6 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D C is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography info
Nikon D6 Portrait photography info
79
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
84
focusing manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D C
Street photography with Nikon D6
59
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
62
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography information
Nikon D6 Sports photography information
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (21MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (3,580 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography features
Nikon D6 Travel photography features
59
weather proof
decent MP (18 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
better than average battery (3,580 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (21MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography features
Nikon D6 Landscape photography features
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
decent MP (21 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (3,580 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging advice
Nikon D6 Vlogging advice
28
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D C vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Nikon D6
 Canon EOS-1D CNikon D6
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D C Nikon D6
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2012-04-12 2020-02-11
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 5+ Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 51200 102400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 61 105
Cross focus points 41 105
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 900s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500g (3.31 lb) 1270g (2.80 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 3580 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Storage slots 2 2
Launch pricing $6,499 $6,496