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Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 5D

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 5D Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Released March 2003
  • Successor is Canon 20D
Konica Minolta 5D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 670g - 131 x 93 x 67mm
  • Revealed July 2005
  • Additionally referred to as Dynax 5D
  • Later Model is Sony A100
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Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 5D Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon 10D and Konica Minolta 5D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Konica. The sensor resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the Minolta 5D (6MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 10D was brought out 3 years earlier than the Minolta 5D which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 10D grades versus the Minolta 5D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Konica Minolta 5D

 10D Minolta 5D 
Display resolution118k115kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Canon 10D

 Minolta 5D 10D 
RevealedJuly 2005March 2003Newer by 27 months
Display dimension2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Canon 10D and Konica Minolta 5D

 10D Minolta 5D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 5D Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D has physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 5D has proportions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the 10D against the Minolta 5D.

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 5D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and Minolta 5D is 56 and 64 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 5D top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 5D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and Minolta 5D.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 10D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 5D sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography info
Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography info
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography info
Konica Minolta 5D Street photography info
51
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 10D
Sports photography with Konica Minolta 5D
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography factors
Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography factors
41
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 10D
Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 5D
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D as a Vlogging camera
Konica Minolta 5D as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 5D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Konica Minolta 5D
 Canon EOS 10DKonica Minolta Maxxum 5D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Konica
Model Canon EOS 10D Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
Alternate name - Dynax 5D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2003-03-31 2005-07-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3072 x 2048 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 250 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 2.5"
Resolution of display 118k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 875g (1.93 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 57 58
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 11.1
DXO Low light score 571 605
Other
Battery model - NP-400
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,900 $1,100