Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D
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Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D Key Specs
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- 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

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).

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.

Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 80D and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Konica Minolta 5D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Konica Minolta 5D
80D | Minolta 5D | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2005 | Newer by 129 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Canon 80D and Konica Minolta 5D
80D | Minolta 5D | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 80D vs Konica Minolta 5D Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | |
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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 |