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Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 5D

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 5D Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched June 2005
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
  • Launched July 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A100
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Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 5D Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon 20Da and Konica Minolta 5D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Konica. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 20Da was unveiled around the same time to the Minolta 5D and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 20Da grades versus the Minolta 5D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Konica Minolta 5D

 20Da Minolta 5D 
Display resolution118k115kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Canon 20Da

 Minolta 5D 20Da 
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Konica Minolta 5D

 20Da Minolta 5D 
LaunchedJune 2005July 2005Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 5D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 20Da enjoys external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 5D has specifications of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 20Da and the Minolta 5D.

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 5D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and Minolta 5D is 59 and 64 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 5D top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 5D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and Minolta 5D.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 20Da to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 5D sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography highlights
Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography highlights
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20Da
Street photography with Konica Minolta 5D
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography advice
Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography advice
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography information
Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography information
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20Da
Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 5D
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Vlogging camera
Konica Minolta 5D as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 5D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Konica Minolta 5D
 Canon EOS 20DaKonica Minolta Maxxum 5D
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Konica
Model Canon EOS 20Da Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
Also Known as - Dynax 5D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-06-01 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 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 118 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 58
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 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
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,499 $1,100