Canon 1D C vs Samsung NX2000

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon 1D C and Samsung NX2000, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the 1D C (Full frame) and NX2000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D C was brought out 19 months before the NX2000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1D C scores versus the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D C & Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D C Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1D C features exterior dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D C and Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D C versus the NX2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and NX2000 is 50 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D C and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D C due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 1D C is going to be behind in sensor technology.