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Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 5D

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 5D Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Revealed November 2005
  • New Model is Canon 5D MII
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
  • Introduced July 2005
  • Alternative Name is Dynax 5D
  • Updated by Sony A100
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Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 5D Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 5D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Konica. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and Minolta 5D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D was unveiled 4 months after the Minolta 5D so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 5D grades against the Minolta 5D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 5D Minolta 5D 
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

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

 Minolta 5D 5D 

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

 5D Minolta 5D 
IntroducedNovember 2005July 2005Same age
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 5D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5D enjoys outer dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 5D has specifications of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 5D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D compared to the Minolta 5D.

Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 5D size comparison

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

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

Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 5D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D and Minolta 5D.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D will show greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 5D sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography advice
Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography advice
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
50
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D
Street photography with Konica Minolta 5D
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography factors
Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography factors
55
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (800 per charge)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D as a Travel photography camera
Konica Minolta 5D as a Travel photography camera
49
weather sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (800 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
44
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D Landscape photography info
Konica Minolta 5D Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D as a Vlogging camera
Konica Minolta 5D as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 5D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Konica Minolta 5D
 Canon EOS 5DKonica Minolta Maxxum 5D
General Information
Make Canon Konica
Model Canon EOS 5D Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
Otherwise known as - Dynax 5D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-11-12 2005-07-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4368 x 2912 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 250 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings External Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 58
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 11.1
DXO Low light score 1368 605
Other
Battery life 800 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP-511A 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 One One
Launch cost $2,780 $1,100