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Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon 70D
  • Later Model is Canon 90D
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
  • Announced July 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 5D
  • New Model is Sony A100
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Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 80D versus Konica Minolta 5D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Konica. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 80D was announced 10 years after the Minolta 5D which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 80D grades vs the Minolta 5D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Konica Minolta 5D

 80D Minolta 5D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2005Newer by 129 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k115kSharper screen (+925k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Canon 80D

 Minolta 5D 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Konica Minolta 5D

 80D Minolta 5D 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 80D has external dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 5D has sizing of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 80D versus Konica Minolta 5D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 80D compared to the Minolta 5D.

Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and Minolta 5D is 59 and 64 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 80D and Minolta 5D.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 80D to deliver greater detail with its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer 80D provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography details
Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography details
79
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography factors
Konica Minolta 5D Street photography factors
69
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography highlights
Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography highlights
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D as a Travel photography camera
Konica Minolta 5D as a Travel photography camera
76
environment sealing
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D as a Landscape photography camera
Konica Minolta 5D as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D as a Vlogging camera
Konica Minolta 5D as a Vlogging camera
70
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Konica Minolta 5D
 Canon EOS 80DKonica Minolta Maxxum 5D
General Information
Company Canon Konica
Model Canon EOS 80D Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
Otherwise known as - Dynax 5D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-02-18 2005-07-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 9
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 58
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 11.1
DXO Low light score 1135 605
Other
Battery life 960 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,199 $1,100