Reasons to choose EOS-1D C
Released in 2012, EOS-1D C has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 18.1 MP effective resolution, and a 575 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS-1D C
vs Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
VS
Sensor area
864 mm²
EOS-1D C864 mm²
EOS-1D X Mark II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS-1D C and EOS-1D X Mark II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 4 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS-1D CMetricEOS-1D X Mark II
18.1 MPEffective pixels20.2 MP
36 × 24Sensor36 × 24
6.91 µmPixel pitch6.54 µm
47.73 µm²Pixel area42.77 µm²
2.09 MP/cm²Pixel density2.34 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
—Maximum video4,096 × 2,160
575 gWeight1,530 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatibleStorageCF/CFast
Lithium-Ion LP-E4N rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLP-E19 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS-1D C and EOS-1D X Mark II have the same sensor area. The EOS-1D C has the lighter body. The EOS-1D X Mark II has the higher effective resolution. The EOS-1D X Mark II is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS-1D X Mark II
Released in 2016, EOS-1D X Mark II has about 864 mm² of sensor area, 20.2 MP effective resolution, and a 1,530 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.