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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A 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
  • Released July 2005
  • Also referred to as Dynax 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A100
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A Overview

Lets look much closer at the Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Konica and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and D810A (36MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Minolta 5D was manufactured 10 years earlier than the D810A which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Minolta 5D matches up versus the D810A in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Nikon D810A

 Minolta 5D D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Konica Minolta 5D

 D810A Minolta 5D 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2005More modern by 116 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k115kSharper display (+1114k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D810A

 Minolta 5D D810A 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 5D enjoys outside dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon D810A has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Check the Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Minolta 5D compared to the D810A.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and D810A is 64 and 55 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and D810A.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Minolta 5D due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D810A will produce more detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be behind in sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography info
Nikon D810A Portrait photography info
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
85
focusing manually
excellent MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography features
Nikon D810A Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Sports photography camera
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (1,200 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography information
Nikon D810A Travel photography information
44
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
good battery (1,200 shots)
environment proofing
excellent MP (36MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D810A as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (1,200 shots)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging factors
Nikon D810A Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
30
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Nikon D810A
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DNikon D810A
General Information
Company Konica Nikon
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Nikon D810A
Also Known as Dynax 5D -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-07-15 2015-02-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - EXPEED 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Amount of lenses 143 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 880g (1.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 605 not tested
Other
Battery life - 1200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at launch $1,100 $3,800