Canon G1 X vs Konica Minolta 5D

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G1 X versus Konica Minolta 5D, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Konica. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and Minolta 5D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X was launched 6 years later than the Minolta 5D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Konica Minolta 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G1 X grades against the Minolta 5D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The complete galleries are available at Canon G1 X Gallery and Konica Minolta 5D Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X offers physical measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 5D has proportions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon G1 X versus Konica Minolta 5D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G1 X against the Minolta 5D.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and Minolta 5D is 75 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 X and Minolta 5D.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 X due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon G1 X will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher G1 X is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.