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Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 5D

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 5D Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
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 referred to as Dynax 5D
  • New Model is Sony A100
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Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 5D Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 5D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Konica. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and Minolta 5D (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was brought out 11 years after the Minolta 5D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 5D MIV scores versus the Minolta 5D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 5D MIV Minolta 5D 
IntroducedAugust 2016July 2005More modern by 136 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k115kCrisper screen (+1505k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 Minolta 5D 5D MIV 

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

 5D MIV Minolta 5D 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 5D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV comes with exterior dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the Minolta 5D.

Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 5D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and Minolta 5D is 55 and 64 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 5D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 5D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and Minolta 5D.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will give greater detail having its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 5D sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Konica Minolta 5D
85
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography advice
Konica Minolta 5D Street photography advice
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography features
Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography features
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography information
Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography information
67
weather proofing
features touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (30MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Konica Minolta 5D as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging highlights
Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging highlights
31
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 5D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Konica Minolta 5D
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVKonica Minolta Maxxum 5D
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Konica
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
Also referred to as - Dynax 5D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-08-25 2005-07-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 9
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 250 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890g (1.96 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 58
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 11.1
DXO Low light score 2995 605
Other
Battery life 900 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at release $3,299 $1,100