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Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Introduced July 2005
  • Other Name is Dynax 5D
  • Renewed by Sony A100
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed January 2006
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

Lets look more closely at the Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Konica and Samsung. The resolution of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and the GX-1S (6MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was introduced 6 months before the GX-1S which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Minolta 5D scores against the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Minolta 5D GX-1S 

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

 GX-1S Minolta 5D 
Display resolution210k115kSharper display (+95k dot)

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

 Minolta 5D GX-1S 
RevealedJuly 2005January 2006Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

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

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 5D provides physical measurements 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 Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Look at the Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Minolta 5D against the GX-1S.

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

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and GX-1S is 64 and 68 respectively.

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

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

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 5D and GX-1S.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (605g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography details
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography details
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6MP)
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography info
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography info
44
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than average in class (605 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Konica Minolta 5D
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Samsung GX-1S
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Manufacturer Konica Samsung
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Samsung GX-1S
Otherwise known as Dynax 5D -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-07-15 2006-01-16
Body design 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 6MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax KAF
Available lenses 143 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 605 grams (1.33 lbs)
Physical 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 rating 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 605 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-400 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,100 $850