Fujifilm XP120 vs Konica Minolta 5D

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm XP120 versus Konica Minolta 5D, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Konica. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and Minolta 5D (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was launched 11 years after the Minolta 5D which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Konica Minolta 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up against the Minolta 5D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 and Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery and Konica Minolta 5D Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP120 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Konica Minolta 5D has measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Konica Minolta 5D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 versus the Minolta 5D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and Minolta 5D is 91 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and Minolta 5D.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm XP120 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.