Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D7000

Lets look a bit more closely at the Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Konica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and D7000 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was released 6 years prior to the D7000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Minolta 5D grades versus the D7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D & Nikon D7000. The complete galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery & Nikon D7000 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 5D features outer measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7000 has dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

Examine the Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D7000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Minolta 5D against the D7000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and D7000 is 64 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 5D and D7000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D7000 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.