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Canon 1D C vs Sigma SD1

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70
Canon EOS-1D C front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Canon 1D C vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Introduced April 2012
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • New Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Canon 1D C vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon 1D C vs Sigma SD1, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the 1D C (18MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is pretty similar but the 1D C (Full frame) and SD1 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The 1D C was announced 19 months later than the SD1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 1D C matches up versus the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Sigma SD1

 1D C SD1 
LaunchedApril 2012September 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon 1D C

 SD1 1D C 

Common features in the Canon 1D C and Sigma SD1

 1D C SD1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon 1D C vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1D C has got 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 Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D C and the SD1.

Canon 1D C vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and SD1 is 50 and 77 respectively.

Canon 1D C vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D C vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D C and SD1.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D C with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 1D C will offer greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer 1D C should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D C vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D C vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D C vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D C Portrait photography information
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
65
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D C Street photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Street photography highlights
59
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Sports photography camera
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
56
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D C as a Travel photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
good resolution (18MP)
display is not selfie friendly
65
weather proof
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D C
Landscape photography with Sigma SD1
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good resolution (18MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no liveview
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D C Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD1 Vlogging highlights
28
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D C vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D C and Sigma SD1
 Canon EOS-1D CSigma SD1
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS-1D C Sigma SD1
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-04-12 2010-09-21
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 5+ Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4800 x 3200
Max native ISO 51200 -
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 61 11
Cross type focus points 41 2
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sigma SA
Number of lenses 250 76
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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) -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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 Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $6,499 $2,339