Canon 1D weighs
1585 g (3.49 lb / 55.91 oz) and has external dimensions of
156 x 158 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.22 x 3.15″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 773g, Canon 1D is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 80mm, it has an average thickness.
Weight Comparison
DSLR Cameras
Thickness Comparison
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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon 1D, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Physical size of the Canon 1D Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Canon 1D with its main competitors:
Canon 1D Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Canon 1D has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Canon 1D will serve you well. If you attach one of these Canon 1D weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.