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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50 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
  • Introduced July 2005
  • Also Known as Dynax 5D
  • Renewed by Sony A100
Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Introduced July 2005
  • Successor is Nikon D40X
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Konica and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and the D50 (6MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was brought out at a similar time to the D50 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Minolta 5D scores versus the D50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Nikon D50

 Minolta 5D D50 
Screen dimensions2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Konica Minolta 5D

 D50 Minolta 5D 
Screen resolution130k115kSharper screen (+15k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D50

 Minolta 5D D50 
IntroducedJuly 2005July 2005Similar generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 5D features exterior measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon D50 has specifications of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Minolta 5D against the D50.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and D50 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and D50.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D50 Portrait photography advice
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
53
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography highlights
Nikon D50 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (620g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography factors
Nikon D50 Sports photography factors
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6MP)
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D50 as a Travel photography camera
44
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
50
lighter than competition in class (620g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Landscape photography with Nikon D50
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D50 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D50
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DNikon D50
General Information
Manufacturer Konica Nikon
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Nikon D50
Also called as Dynax 5D -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-07-15 2005-07-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Available lenses 143 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 620 grams (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 58 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 10.8
DXO Low light rating 605 560
Other
Battery ID NP-400 EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,100 $499