• 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200
  • 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Canon EOS-1D C advantages over Sony A7C

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.94 vs 5.93 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/160 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility

Sony A7C advantages over Canon EOS-1D C

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    59 mm vs 82 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    4 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    509g vs 1545g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 18.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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The Competition

Compared to Canon 1DX

Canon EOS-1D C
Canon 1DX
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Headphone jack
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS-1D C vs Canon 1DX

Sony A7C
Canon 1DX
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7C vs Canon 1DX

Compared to Nikon D4

Canon EOS-1D C
Nikon D4
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More cross-type AF points
  • $4500
  • 35mm

Compare Canon EOS-1D C vs Nikon D4

Sony A7C
Nikon D4
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7C vs Nikon D4

Compared to Nikon D4S

Canon EOS-1D C
Nikon D4S
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More cross-type AF points
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon EOS-1D C vs Nikon D4S

Sony A7C
Nikon D4S
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7C vs Nikon D4S

Compared to Canon EOS RP

Canon EOS-1D C
Canon EOS RP
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Top deck display
  • $949
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Canon EOS-1D C vs Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C
Canon EOS RP
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $949
  • 35mm
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle kit lens

Compare Sony A7C vs Canon EOS RP

Compared to Sigma fp

Canon EOS-1D C
Sigma fp
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS-1D C vs Sigma fp

Sony A7C
Sigma fp
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen

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