Canon 60Da vs Konica Minolta 5D

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 60Da vs Konica Minolta 5D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Konica. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 60Da was manufactured 6 years after the Minolta 5D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 60Da scores against the Minolta 5D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60Da and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 60Da Gallery and Konica Minolta 5D Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 60Da comes with outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 5D has proportions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon 60Da vs Konica Minolta 5D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 60Da versus the Minolta 5D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and Minolta 5D is 59 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and Minolta 5D.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 60Da to result in greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger 60Da provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.