Samsung NX100 vs Canon 1D C Comparison

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Samsung NX100

15 MP | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor

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18 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Samsung NX100 vs Canon 1D C Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Samsung NX100, which was introduced in September 2010 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 15.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Canon 1D C, which was introduced in April 2012 is a Pro DSLR camera with a 18.0MP Full frame sensor. There is 19 months difference between NX100 and 1D C so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger 1D C, especially in sensor tech.

Despite some fundamental differences of these two body types, Mirrorless cameras are becoming serious alternatives to DSLR cameras thanks to their size/weight advantages and recent improvements in their focus speeds , which makes this comparison even more interesting.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung NX100 and Canon 1D C before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung NX100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-09-14

15MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

Samsung NX Mount

Digital only Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

3 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

282g. 120 x 71 x 35 mm

Canon 1D C Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-04-12

18MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 204800)

Canon EF Mount

3.2 Fixed Type Screen

Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder

14 fps continuous shooting

4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2160 video resolution

1500g. 158 x 164 x 83 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Samsung NX100 was replaced by Samsung NX200. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Samsung NX200 vs Samsung NX100
Samsung NX200 vs Canon EOS-1D C

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Samsung NX100 and Canon 1D C compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Samsung NX100 over Canon EOS-1D C

Image Stabilization	Digital only vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Weight	282 g vs 1500 g	1218 g lighter

Reasons to choose Canon EOS-1D C over Samsung NX100

Viewfinder	Optical vs Electronic (Optional)	Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution	18 MP vs 15 MP	19% more pixels
Max ISO	51.200 vs 6.400	700% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points	61 vs 15	46 more focus points
LCD Screen Size	3.2 vs 3"	0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 614k dots	69% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/8000s vs 1/4000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	14.0fps vs 3.0fps	11 fps faster
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs No	better video control
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area	48.21µm² vs 26.02µm²	85% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution	4096 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD	Yes vs No	Help viewing and changing settings easily
Storage Slot	2 vs 1	Extra storage slot
Autofocus at f/8 aperture	Center point vs none	Autofocus with teleconverters

Common Strengths of Samsung NX100 and Canon EOS-1D C

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 3.2	Large display
LCD Screen Resolution	614k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Samsung NX100 and Canon EOS-1D C

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Built-in Flash	No vs No	Require external flash

Samsung NX100 vs Canon 1D C: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung NX100 and Canon 1D C side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung NX100 has external dimensions of 120 x 71 x 35 mm (4.72 x 2.8 x 1.38″) and weighs 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz) (including batteries). Canon 1D C has external dimensions of 158 x 164 x 83 mm (6.22 x 6.46 x 3.27″) and weighs 1500 g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung NX100 and Canon 1D C. Samsung NX100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 38mm narrower, 93mm shorter and 48mm thinner than Canon 1D C.

Comparison image of Samsung NX100 and Canon 1D C Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung NX100 and Canon 1D C.

Top View Comparison image of Samsung NX100 and Canon 1D C Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung NX100 is significantly lighter (1218g ) than the Canon 1D C which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Canon 1D C has a Full frame sensor and Samsung NX100 has a smaller APS-C sensor, Samsung NX100's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Canon 1D C lenses.

Weight Comparison

DSLR Cameras

NX100

1D C

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Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

DSLR Cameras

NX100

1D C

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Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of 1D C, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to NX100.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon 1D C's 3.2 LCD screen is slightly larger than Samsung NX100's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Samsung NX100 vs Canon 1D C: Sensor Comparison

Samsung NX100 has a 15.0MP APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DRIMe Engine processor. On the other hand, Canon 1D C has a 18.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Dual Digic 5+ processor.

Below you can see the NX100 and 1D C sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung NX100 and Canon 1D C Cameras

As seen above, Canon 1D C has a 2.4x Larger sensor area than Samsung NX100. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Samsung NX100 vs Canon 1D C Comparison of Available Lenses

Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Canon 1D C has an advantage over Samsung NX100 There are 250 lenses for Canon 1D C's Canon EF mount, on the other hand there are only 32 lenses for Samsung NX100's Samsung NX lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Samsung NX100 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization (IS) which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. On the other hand, Canon 1D C doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 76 lenses for Canon EF mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type	# of Samsung NX100 Lenses	# of Canon 1D C Lenses
Standard Zoom	4	22 (22 Full Frame)
Standard Prime	5	17 (17 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom	1	20 (20 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime	11	46 (46 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom	2	50 (50 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime	3	43 (43 Full Frame)
SuperZoom	1	9 (9 Full Frame)
Wideangle Fisheye Prime	4	3 (3 Full Frame)
Macro Prime	1	24 (24 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime	n/a	16 (16 Full Frame)
Telephoto Mirror Prime	n/a	n/a
TOTAL	32	250 (250 Full Frame)

What types of Photography are Samsung NX100 and Canon 1D C Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Samsung NX100 and Canon 1D C for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung NX100 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon 1D C for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Samsung NX100 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon 1D C for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
Read the details

Samsung NX100 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon 1D C for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
15 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
41 Cross Type Focus sensors
61 Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
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Samsung NX100 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon 1D C for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
282g
Medium size Body
Read the details

Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
1500g
Body Thickness 83mm
Read the details

Samsung NX100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon 1D C for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 15.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Samsung NX100 vs Canon 1D C: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung NX100 and Canon 1D C, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung NX100 and Canon 1D C scores compare:

Samsung NX100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #100 out of 126 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #425 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Canon 1D C

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #11 out of 36 in Large SLR cameras
Ranked #242 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Canon 1D C has a higher Overall Score thanks to its better image quality and more features compared to Samsung NX100. On the other hand the Samsung NX100 beats Canon 1D C in two significant areas: Value for Money and Compactness.
If you are a price conscious buyer and looking for a small and relatively low priced camera where you can take everywhere with you, Samsung NX100 is the right choice for you.
If you are after the better photographic performance with all the advanced features, definitely get the Canon 1D C

Canon 1D C vs Samsung NX100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samsung NX100	Canon EOS-1D C
Brand	Samsung	Canon
Announced	2010-09-14	2012-04-12
Body Type	Rangefinder-style mirrorless	Large SLR
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	APS-C	Full frame
Dimensions	23.4 x 15.6 mm	36 x 24 mm
Area	365.04mm²	864.00mm²
Megapixels	15 megapixels	18 megapixels
Max Resolution	4592 x 3056	5184 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	51,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	204800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
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	15	61
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Samsung NX	Canon EF
Number of Available Lenses	32	250
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3.2
Resolution	614k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic (optional)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a	0.76x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Digital only	No
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync	1/180s	1/250s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	3.0 fps	14.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	4096 x 2160
Video Formats	H.264	MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Optional
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	282g	1500g
Dimensions	120 x 71 x 35mm	158 x 164 x 83mm
Battery Life	420 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Optional	Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	62	not tested
DxO Color Depth	22.6	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	10.7	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	563	not tested
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