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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70s

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Nikon D70s front
Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70s 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
  • Announced July 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 5D
  • Successor is Sony A100
Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released April 2005
  • Replaced the Nikon D70
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70s Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Konica Minolta 5D versus Nikon D70s, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Konica and Nikon. The image resolution of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and the D70s (6MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was launched 3 months later than the D70s which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Minolta 5D matches up against the D70s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Nikon D70s

 Minolta 5D D70s 
Display dimension2.5"2"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Konica Minolta 5D

 D70s Minolta 5D 
Display resolution130k115kSharper display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D70s

 Minolta 5D D70s 
ReleasedJuly 2005April 2005Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70s Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 5D has exterior measurements 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 D70s has specifications of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Analyze the Konica Minolta 5D versus Nikon D70s in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Minolta 5D vs the D70s.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70s size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and D70s is 64 and 61 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70s top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 5D and D70s.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70s sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70s Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
53
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography factors
Nikon D70s Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D70s as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography info
Nikon D70s Travel photography info
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
43
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Landscape photography with Nikon D70s
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging info
Nikon D70s Vlogging info
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D70s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D70s
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DNikon D70s
General Information
Make Konica Nikon
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Nikon D70s
Otherwise known as Dynax 5D -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-07-15 2005-04-20
Body design 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 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Available lenses 143 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 679 grams (1.50 lbs)
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 Overall rating 58 50
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 10.3
DXO Low light rating 605 529
Other
Battery ID NP-400 EN-EL3a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,100 $700