Canon EOS-1D C vs Canon G15 Specifications

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

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS-1D C
Canon PowerShot G15

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Canon G12 G12 vs G15
Successor:		Canon G16 G15 vs G16
General
Model Number:	EOS-1D C	G15
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$15000.00	$499.99
Street Price:	$6,989.00	$649.95
Date Available:	2013-03-15	2012-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	54.5 oz (1,545 g) includes batteries	12.3 oz (350 g) includes batteries
Size:	6.2 x 6.4 x 3.3 in. (158 x 164 x 83 mm)	4.2 x 3.0 x 1.6 in. (107 x 76 x 40 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	18.1	12.1
Sensor Format:	35mm	1/1.7 inch
Sensor size:	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)	43.32mm² (7.6mm x 5.7mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.94 microns	1.90 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		46
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		19.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		11.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		165
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW; 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	12.0	10.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	4096x2160 (24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)	1920x1080 (24) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:	MOV Video: 4K - MJPEG, FULL HD/ HD/SD - H.264 Intra frame / inter frame; Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF	n/a
Lens:	n/a	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):		6.1 - 30.5mm
Zoom Ratio:		5.00x
Aperture Range:		f/1.8 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No	Yes
Normal Focus Range:		5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 - 50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	Via optional lens adapter
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detect : 61-point / 41 F4 cross-type AF points inc 5 dual cross type at F2.8; Spot, Single, Single + Adj 4 pts, Single + Adj 8 pts, Zone, Auto	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter	Real-image optical zoom; Picture coverage: approx. 80%; Eyepoint: 15mm; Dioptic Adjustment Range: -3.0 - +1.0m
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.76x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.76x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots	922,000 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	51200	12800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	80
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-51200), 100-51200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800; ISO range of 100-25600 for movies	Auto, ISO 80 to 12800
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom (up to 5), Color Temperature (Kelvin)	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	100K-pixel RGB sensor: 252-zone Evaluative (35 zones in low light), Center-weighted, Partial (6.5%), Spot (2.5%, Center, AF Point-linked, Multi (max 8 spots))	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot; Face Detect AE
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:		Scene modes (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld NightScene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist), Creative Filters (High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap)
Self Timer:	10, 2 seconds	1 - 30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	n/a	Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	Auto ISO: 1.6 ft.-23 ft./50 cm-7 m (W), 1.6-15 ft./50cm-4.5m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/250	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot-Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW; 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG	12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV Video: 4K - MJPEG, FULL HD/ HD/SD - H.264 Intra frame / inter frame; Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)
Included Memory:		No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:		No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	Yes	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired (N3 contact), Wireless (LC-5)	Wired
Connections (extended):	System extension terminal, RJ-45 LAN (1000BASE-T), mini HDMI, stereo microphone mini jack, stereo headphone jack	Combined USB/AV, Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Remote Terminal

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		2.07
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		2.83
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):		2.91
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	12.0	10.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		1.2
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		20
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		1.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		5
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.46 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):		0.46 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.454 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.71 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.073 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:		2.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		1.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		3.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		770 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E4N	Proprietary NB-10L
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E4N Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	ImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, WFT utility), Picture Style Editor	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7	Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	18.1MP full frame CMOS sensor, 8-bit 4:2:2 4K Motion JPEG video (4096 x 2160 pixels), 1920x1080p at 60/50fps, Dual DIGIC 5+ processors, Uncompressed YCbCr 8-bit 4:2:2 HDMI output, Canon Log Gamma, stereo microphone and headphone jacks. Available 2012.	Fast f/1.8(W)-f/2.8(T) lens, DIGIC 5 processor, Intelligent Image Stabilization, improved AF performance, 10 fps High-Speed Burst mode, Full HD 1080p24 video, 58 scene Smart Auto, supports conversion lenses.