Fujifilm X-M1 vs Konica Minolta 5D

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Konica Minolta 5D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Konica. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was announced 8 years after the Minolta 5D which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Konica Minolta 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up against the Minolta 5D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-M1 & Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Konica Minolta 5D Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 has outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 5D has measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Konica Minolta 5D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the Minolta 5D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Minolta 5D is 87 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Minolta 5D.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-M1 to resolve more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-M1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.