Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D780

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Konica and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and D780 (25MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The Minolta 5D was unveiled 15 years prior to the D780 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Minolta 5D matches up versus the D780 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Nikon D780. The full galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Nikon D780 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 5D has outside measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon D780 has dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Check the Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D780 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the D780.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and D780 is 64 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and D780.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Minolta 5D using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D780 will resolve more detail having an extra 19MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D is going to be behind in sensor technology.