FujiFilm T200 vs Konica Minolta 5D

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm T200 and Konica Minolta 5D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Konica. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the T200 (14MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) and the T200 (1/2.3") and Minolta 5D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The T200 was unveiled 5 years after the Minolta 5D which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm T200 being a Compact camera and the Konica Minolta 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the T200 scores versus the Minolta 5D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix T200 and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm T200 Gallery and Konica Minolta 5D Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T200 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 5D has dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm T200 and Konica Minolta 5D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the T200 vs the Minolta 5D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T200 and Minolta 5D is 94 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T200 and Minolta 5D.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T200 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the FujiFilm T200 will give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher T200 will have a benefit in sensor tech.