Canon T3i vs Canon EOS-1D C Specifications

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D)
Canon EOS-1D C

Links
Prices:		Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) webpage	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon T2i T2i vs T3i
Successor:	Canon T4i T3i vs T4i
General
Model Number:	T3i	EOS-1D C
Alternate Model Number(s):	EOS 600D, Kiss X5
Camera Format:	SLR	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.99	$15000.00
Street Price:	$548.99	$6,989.00
Date Available:	2011-03-15	2013-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	36.4 oz (1,031 g) includes batteries, kit lens	54.5 oz (1,545 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 in. (133 x 100 x 80 mm)	6.2 x 6.4 x 3.3 in. (158 x 164 x 83 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	18.0	18.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	35mm
Sensor size:	332.27mm² (22.30mm x 14.90mm)	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.30 microns	6.94 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	65
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	793
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 2034 x 1728 (3.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1456 (3.8 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1728 (3.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 720 x 400 (0.3 MP, Other), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)	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)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW; 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.6	12.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30/25/24) 1280x720 (60/50) 640x480 (30/25)	4096x2160 (24p) 1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container (stereo with ext. mic)	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
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	Canon EF
Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 216mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 135mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	67.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9-point, 1 enhanced cross-type, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect, Face Detect modes	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
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.53x	0.76x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.85x	0.76x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots (346,000 px)	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1EV steps, H=12800	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 Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom (up to 5), Color Temperature (Kelvin)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%); iFCL with dual layer sensor	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))
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Creative Auto, Auto+, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE
Self Timer:	10, 2, Remote, Continuous (2-10) seconds	10, 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	CF1 / CF2
UHS Support:	No UHS support
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG	RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW; 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container (stereo with ext. mic)	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
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	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,Ethernet
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired (RS-60E3) or Wireless (RC-6 , RC-5, RC-1)	Wired (N3 contact), Wireless (LC-5)
Connections (extended):	Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, External Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack	System extension terminal, RJ-45 LAN (1000BASE-T), mini HDMI, stereo microphone mini jack, stereo headphone jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.44
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.46
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	6
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.39
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.6	12.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	9
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	3.6
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	5
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	3.3
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	3
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.28 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	0.83 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.084 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.114 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.26 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.087 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Auto Selection AF: 0.160s Live View: Phase-detect AF lag: 1.176s Contrast-detect AF lag: 0.826s Prefocused: 0.084s
Startup Time:	1.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.2 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	180 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	440 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E8	Proprietary LP-E4N
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeble	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble	1 x Proprietary LP-E4N 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:	EOS Digital Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, Video Snapshot Task, PhotoStitch)	ImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, WFT utility), Picture Style Editor
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+	Windows XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Vari-angle high resolution 3:2 LCD, new EOS Scene Detection technology, Auto Picture Style, improved ALO and AWB, Feature Guide, Basic + Function, smooth video digital zoom, Video Snapshot, Creative Filters (Fisheye (new), Grainy, Soft Focus, Miniature, Toy, Fisheye, Multi), multi-aspect (3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1), Image Verification (optional software required), built-in wireless Speedlite transmitter, up to 1080p movies with manual exposure control (aperture, shutter speed, ISO).	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.