Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Konica Minolta 5D and Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Konica and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was introduced 14 months before the GX-10 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Minolta 5D matches up vs the GX-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D & Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 5D enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Konica Minolta 5D and Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Minolta 5D vs the GX-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and GX-10 is 64 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and GX-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung GX-10 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Minolta 5D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.