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Canon 1D C vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Canon 1D C vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Canon 1D C vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 1D C and Olympus TG-6, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and TG-6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The 1D C was released 8 years before the TG-6 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the 1D C scores against the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Olympus TG-6

 1D C TG-6 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon 1D C

 TG-6 1D C 
AnnouncedMay 2019April 2012Newer by 86 months

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Olympus TG-6

 1D C TG-6 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 1D C vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D C enjoys external dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 1D C compared to the TG-6.

Canon 1D C vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and TG-6 is 50 and 90 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D C and TG-6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D C featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 1D C will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1D C is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D C vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
40
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1D C
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
47
high max fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
59
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
good battery life (340 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (253g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D C Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
76
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
57
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
28
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than average (253 grams)
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Canon 1D C vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Olympus TG-6
 Canon EOS-1D COlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS-1D C Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2012-04-12 2019-05-22
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 5+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 25
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1500 gr (3.31 lb) 253 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $6,499 $449