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Canon 1D C vs Olympus E-1

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon 1D C vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2003
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-3
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Canon 1D C vs Olympus E-1 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon 1D C versus Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and E-1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The 1D C was brought out 8 years after the E-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D C scores versus the E-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Olympus E-1

 1D C E-1 
RevealedApril 2012November 2003Newer by 102 months
Screen dimensions3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1040k134kClearer screen (+906k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Canon 1D C

 E-1 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Olympus E-1

 1D C E-1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D C vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D C features physical measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) and the Olympus E-1 has specifications of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 1D C compared to the E-1.

Canon 1D C vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and E-1 is 50 and 59 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D C and E-1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D C featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1D C will give more detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent 1D C should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 1D C vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography information
Olympus E-1 Portrait photography information
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
46
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D C
Street photography with Olympus E-1
58
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than others (735g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography factors
Olympus E-1 Sports photography factors
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D C
Travel photography with Olympus E-1
59
weather proof
resolution is good (18MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
47
lighter than others (735g)
environment proofing
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography features
Olympus E-1 Landscape photography features
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging information
Olympus E-1 Vlogging information
28
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 1D C vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Olympus E-1
 Canon EOS-1D COlympus E-1
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS-1D C Olympus E-1
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-12 2003-11-29
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 2560 x 1920
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 61 3
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 250 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 134 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500 grams (3.31 lb) 735 grams (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
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 model LP-E4N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $6,499 $1,700