Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D610

Lets take a closer look at the Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Konica and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and D610 (24MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The Minolta 5D was launched 9 years prior to the D610 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Minolta 5D scores vs the D610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Nikon D610. The complete galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Nikon D610 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 5D comes with external measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon D610 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Minolta 5D against the D610.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 5D and D610 is 64 and 56 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and D610.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Minolta 5D because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon D610 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.