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Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D

Portability
57
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Canon EOS 50D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Succeeded the Canon 40D
  • Renewed by Canon 60D
Konica Minolta 5D
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Konica Minolta 5D

 50D Minolta 5D 
IntroducedOctober 2008July 2005More recent by 41 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k115kClearer screen (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Canon 50D

 Minolta 5D 50D 

Common features in the Canon 50D and Konica Minolta 5D

 50D Minolta 5D 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D Portrait photography information
Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography information
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 50D
Street photography with Konica Minolta 5D
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography details
Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography details
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 50D
Travel photography with Konica Minolta 5D
57
environment proof
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (800 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 50D
Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 5D
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 50D Vlogging factors
Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 5D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and Konica Minolta 5D
 Canon EOS 50DKonica Minolta Maxxum 5D
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