Canon R5 vs Konica Minolta 5D

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon R5 and Konica Minolta 5D, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Konica. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and Minolta 5D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The R5 was introduced 15 years later than the Minolta 5D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Konica Minolta 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R5 matches up versus the Minolta 5D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R5 and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R5 Gallery and Konica Minolta 5D Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R5 has got external dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 5D has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the R5 and the Minolta 5D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R5 and Minolta 5D is 59 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and Minolta 5D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R5 will show more detail using its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger R5 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.