Konica Minolta 5D vs Nikon Df

Here is a in depth analysis of the Konica Minolta 5D versus Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Konica and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and Df (16MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Minolta 5D was launched 9 years prior to the Df and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Minolta 5D scores versus the Df in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Nikon Df. The complete galleries are viewable at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Nikon Df Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 5D comes with outer measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon Df has proportions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check out the Konica Minolta 5D versus Nikon Df in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Minolta 5D and the Df.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and Df is 64 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and Df.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Minolta 5D featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon Df will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Minolta 5D will be behind in sensor tech.