Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2

Following is a thorough assessment of the Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Konica and Sigma. The resolution of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and the DP2 (5MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was introduced 5 years earlier than the DP2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Konica Minolta 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Minolta 5D scores against the DP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D & Sigma DP2. The whole galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery & Sigma DP2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 5D enjoys physical dimensions 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 Sigma DP2 has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Minolta 5D compared to the DP2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and DP2 is 64 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and DP2.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Konica Minolta 5D to render extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be behind in sensor tech.