Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D
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Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D Key Specs
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 670g - 131 x 93 x 67mm
- Introduced July 2005
- Additionally Known as Dynax 5D
- Refreshed by Sony A100

Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Konica. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The 50D was announced 3 years later than the Minolta 5D and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 50D scores vs the Minolta 5D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 50D & Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 50D Gallery & Konica Minolta 5D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Konica Minolta 5D
50D | Minolta 5D | |||
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Introduced | October 2008 | ![]() | July 2005 | More recent by 41 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+805k dot) |
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Canon 50D
Minolta 5D | 50D |
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Common features in the Canon 50D and Konica Minolta 5D
50D | Minolta 5D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D has physical measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 5D has dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 50D compared to the Minolta 5D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 50D and Minolta 5D is 57 and 64 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 50D and Minolta 5D.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon 50D to deliver more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer 50D provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D Specifications
Canon EOS 50D | Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Konica |
Model type | Canon EOS 50D | Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D |
Also called | - | Dynax 5D |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-10-30 | 2005-07-15 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4752 x 3168 | 3008 x 2000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.3 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 822g (1.81 lb) | 670g (1.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | 58 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 696 | 605 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP-511A | NP-400 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $996 | $1,100 |