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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D300S

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D300S Key Specs

Konica Minolta 5D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 670g - 131 x 93 x 67mm
  • Released July 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A100
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • Older Model is Nikon D300
  • Later Model is Nikon D600
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D300S Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D300S, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Konica and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and D300S (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was released 5 years earlier than the D300S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Minolta 5D matches up vs the D300S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Nikon D300S

 Minolta 5D D300S 

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Konica Minolta 5D

 D300S Minolta 5D 
ReleasedNovember 2009July 2005Fresher by 52 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k115kSharper screen (+805k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D300S

 Minolta 5D D300S 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 5D has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon D300S has measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Minolta 5D vs the D300S.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and D300S is 64 and 55 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and D300S.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon D300S to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Minolta 5D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Portrait photography with Nikon D300S
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
63
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography advice
Nikon D300S Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (938g)
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography details
Nikon D300S Sports photography details
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6MP)
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Travel photography with Nikon D300S
44
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
48
weather sealing
flash built-in
more heavy than average in class (938 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Landscape photography with Nikon D300S
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D300S Vlogging highlights
9
no video
22
includes face detection autofocus
has external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than average in class (938 grams)
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D300S
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DNikon D300S
General Information
Brand Konica Nikon
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Nikon D300S
Also called Dynax 5D -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-07-15 2009-11-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 51
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Number of lenses 143 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 938g (2.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 58 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 12.2
DXO Low light score 605 787
Other
Battery life - 950 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at release $1,100 $1,630