Canon 6D vs Konica Minolta 5D

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 6D vs Konica Minolta 5D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Konica. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and Minolta 5D (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D was unveiled 7 years after the Minolta 5D which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 6D grades against the Minolta 5D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 6D & Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery & Konica Minolta 5D Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D has got outside dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 5D has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 6D and the Minolta 5D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and Minolta 5D is 59 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and Minolta 5D.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6D having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 6D will give extra detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger 6D provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.