Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 5D

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon 5D MIII versus Konica Minolta 5D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Konica. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and Minolta 5D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was announced 6 years after the Minolta 5D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 5D MIII matches up versus the Minolta 5D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Konica Minolta 5D Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIII features external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 5D has dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon 5D MIII versus Konica Minolta 5D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIII compared to the Minolta 5D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and Minolta 5D is 55 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIII and Minolta 5D.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MIII will produce greater detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIII is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.