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Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Alternative Name is Dynax 5D
  • Newer Model is Sony A100
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched February 2006
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Konica and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and the GX-1L (6MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was released 7 months prior to the GX-1L and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Minolta 5D matches up versus the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Samsung GX-1L

 Minolta 5D GX-1L 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Konica Minolta 5D

 GX-1L Minolta 5D 
LaunchedFebruary 2006July 2005More recent by 7 months
Display resolution210k115kClearer display (+95k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Samsung GX-1L

 Minolta 5D GX-1L 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 5D comes with physical dimensions 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-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Minolta 5D and the GX-1L.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and GX-1L is 64 and 69 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and GX-1L.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older Minolta 5D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (570 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low resolution (6MP)
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography info
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography info
44
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Konica Minolta 5D
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
9
no video shooting
9
can't shoot video
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Samsung GX-1L
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Company Konica Samsung
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Samsung GX-1L
Otherwise known as Dynax 5D -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-07-15 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax KAF
Available lenses 143 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 570 gr (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 model NP-400 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,100 $0