Canon 1D vs Canon 1D C

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 1D versus Canon 1D C, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and 1D C (18MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and 1D C (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The 1D was introduced 11 years prior to the 1D C and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D matches up vs the 1D C when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D & Canon EOS-1D C. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1D Gallery & Canon 1D C Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 1D comes with outer measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Canon 1D C has specifications of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D versus Canon 1D C in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D compared to the 1D C.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and 1D C is 50 and 50 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D and 1D C.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon 1D C will render more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 1D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.