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Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 5D

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 5D Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon 80D
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
  • Revealed July 2005
  • Additionally Known as Dynax 5D
  • Updated by Sony A100
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Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 5D Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon 90D and Konica Minolta 5D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Konica. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 90D was launched 14 years later than the Minolta 5D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 90D grades versus the Minolta 5D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Konica Minolta 5D

 90D Minolta 5D 
RevealedAugust 2019July 2005Fresher by 172 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k115kClearer display (+925k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Canon 90D

 Minolta 5D 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Konica Minolta 5D

 90D Minolta 5D 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 5D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 90D features outside dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 5D has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 90D and the Minolta 5D.

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 5D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and Minolta 5D is 60 and 64 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 5D top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 5D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and Minolta 5D.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 90D to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer 90D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 5D sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Konica Minolta 5D
83
manual focus
amazing megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography highlights
Konica Minolta 5D Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Konica Minolta 5D as a Sports photography camera
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
amazing megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,300 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography factors
Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography factors
78
better than average battery power (1,300 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography features
Konica Minolta 5D Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
amazing megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,300 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D as a Vlogging camera
Konica Minolta 5D as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 5D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Konica Minolta 5D
 Canon EOS 90DKonica Minolta Maxxum 5D
General Information
Make Canon Konica
Model type Canon EOS 90D Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
Also referred to as - Dynax 5D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2005-07-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 9
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 grams (1.55 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 58
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 605
Other
Battery life 1300 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6N NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,199 $1,100