Canon 1D C with Canon 1D X III Comparison

Canon 1D C and Canon 1D X III Main Features

  • April, 2012
  • January, 2020
  • 18 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 51200 ISO
  • 100 - 102400 ISO
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 14.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 20.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • 5472 X 2886 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 158 x 164 x 83 mm, 1500g.
  • 158 x 168 x 83 mm, 1440g.
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Canon 1D C Scores


Imaging score
53
Features score
67
Value for money score
59
Portability score
42
Overall score
65

Canon 1D X III Scores


Imaging score
78
Features score
84
Value for money score
75
Portability score
43
Overall score
82

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III with Canon EOS-1D C Overview


Let's compare EOS-1D C with EOS-1D X Mark III. Both cameras produced Canon. These models are included in the Pro DSLR cameras. Canon 1D C was released in 2012, and Canon 1D X III in 2020. EOS-1D X Mark III is newer, which is a plus. EOS-1D C 8 years older.
The sensor resolution of EOS-1D C is greater than that of EOS-1D X Mark III. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon EOS-1D C has 20.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon EOS-1D C has 20.0 fps continuous shooting.

General EOS-1D C EOS-1D X Mark III
Brand Canon Canon
Model EOS-1D C EOS-1D X Mark III
Announced April, 2012 January, 2020
Body Type Large SLR Large SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1
Number of Lenses 272 272
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 2100k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76 0.76
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 61 191
Number of Cross Focus Points 41 155
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps 20.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual no built-in flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 36 x 24 mm 36 x 24 mm
Sensor Area 864.0 mm² 864.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 18 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 51200 102400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 204800 819200
Min Boosted ISO 0 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 5472 X 2886
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 2850 shots
Battery Type Built-in
Battery Model LP-E4N
Physical
Weight 1500 g 1440 g
Physical Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83 mm 158 x 168 x 83 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible Dual CFexpress type B
Storage Slots 2 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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