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Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
54
Overall
51
Canon EOS-1D Mark III front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D Key Specs

Canon 1D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1335g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Announced February 2007
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MII N
  • Replacement is Canon 1D MIV
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
  • Introduced July 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 5D
  • Successor is Sony A100
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Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Konica. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and Minolta 5D (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MIII was unveiled 20 months later than the Minolta 5D making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Konica Minolta 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 1D MIII matches up versus the Minolta 5D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIII over the Konica Minolta 5D

 1D MIII Minolta 5D 
IntroducedFebruary 2007July 2005More recent by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Canon 1D MIII

 Minolta 5D 1D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 1D MIII and Konica Minolta 5D

 1D MIII Minolta 5D 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIII enjoys exterior measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 5D has specifications of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1D MIII vs the Minolta 5D.

Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIII and Minolta 5D is 51 and 64 respectively.

Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MIII and Minolta 5D.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D MIII using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1D MIII will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger 1D MIII provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Portrait photography features
Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography features
62
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/300 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Street photography highlights
Konica Minolta 5D Street photography highlights
54
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIII Sports photography info
Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography info
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIII as a Travel photography camera
Konica Minolta 5D as a Travel photography camera
43
weather sealing
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MIII
Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 5D
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1D MIII
Vlogging with Konica Minolta 5D
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIII and Konica Minolta 5D
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IIIKonica Minolta Maxxum 5D
General Information
Brand Canon Konica
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
Also called as - Dynax 5D
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2007-02-22 2005-07-15
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H APS-C
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 18.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 536.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 9
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 250 143
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options External Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/300s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1335 gr (2.94 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 58
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.1
DXO Low light score 1078 605
Other
Battery life 2200 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 One
Retail cost $4,399 $1,100