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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D7100

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D7100 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
  • Launched July 2005
  • Also Known as Dynax 5D
  • Refreshed by Sony A100
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7000
  • Replacement is Nikon D7200
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Konica Minolta 5D versus Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Konica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and D7100 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was announced 8 years prior to the D7100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Minolta 5D matches up versus the D7100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Nikon D7100

 Minolta 5D D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Konica Minolta 5D

 D7100 Minolta 5D 
AnnouncedApril 2013July 2005Newer by 94 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k115kSharper display (+1114k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D7100

 Minolta 5D D7100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 5D offers 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 D7100 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Analyze the Konica Minolta 5D versus Nikon D7100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the D7100.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and D7100 is 64 and 59 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 5D and D7100.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D7100 to resolve extra detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography advice
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography features
Nikon D7100 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Sports photography with Nikon D7100
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography info
Nikon D7100 Travel photography info
44
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Landscape photography with Nikon D7100
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
76
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7100 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
30
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D7100
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DNikon D7100
General Information
Brand Konica Nikon
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Nikon D7100
Also called as Dynax 5D -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-07-15 2013-04-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support 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 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 765g (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 83
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 13.7
DXO Low light rating 605 1256
Other
Battery life - 950 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-400 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at launch $1,100 $800