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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Nikon D70 front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70 Key Specs

Konica Minolta 5D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 670g - 131 x 93 x 67mm
  • Announced July 2005
  • Additionally referred to as Dynax 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A100
Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released April 2004
  • Updated by Nikon D80
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Konica and Nikon. The image resolution of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and the D70 (6MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was announced 16 months later than the D70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Minolta 5D matches up vs the D70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Nikon D70

 Minolta 5D D70 
ReleasedJuly 2005April 2004Fresher by 16 months
Screen size2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Konica Minolta 5D

 D70 Minolta 5D 
Screen resolution130k115kClearer screen (+15k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D70

 Minolta 5D D70 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 5D provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon D70 has specifications of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the D70.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and D70 is 64 and 61 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and D70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Minolta 5D should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Portrait photography with Nikon D70
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
53
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography features
Nikon D70 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography details
Nikon D70 Sports photography details
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Travel photography with Nikon D70
44
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
43
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Konica Minolta 5D
Vlogging with Nikon D70
9
can't record video
9
can't shoot video
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D70
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DNikon D70
General Information
Manufacturer Konica Nikon
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Nikon D70
Also referred to as Dynax 5D -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-07-15 2004-04-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Number of lenses 143 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 115k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 679 gr (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 50
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 10.3
DXO Low light score 605 529
Other
Battery model NP-400 EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,100 $296