Konica Minolta 5D vs Samsung GX-20

Lets examine more closely at the Konica Minolta 5D and Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Konica and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was released 3 years earlier than the GX-20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Minolta 5D scores versus the GX-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 5D offers outside measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Konica Minolta 5D and Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Minolta 5D and the GX-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and GX-20 is 64 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 5D and GX-20.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Minolta 5D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.