Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is Dynax 5D
- Renewed by Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Revealed February 2014
Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview
Here, we are looking at the Konica Minolta 5D versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Konica and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe Minolta 5D was manufactured 9 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Konica Minolta 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Minolta 5D matches up against the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
Minolta 5D | DP2 Quattro |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Konica Minolta 5D
DP2 Quattro | Minolta 5D | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | July 2005 | Newer by 104 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 115k | Sharper display (+805k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Sigma DP2 Quattro
Minolta 5D | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 5D features external measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Compare the Konica Minolta 5D versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the DP2 Quattro.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and DP2 Quattro is 64 and 70 respectively.
Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 5D and DP2 Quattro.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sigma DP2 Quattro to offer you extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Konica | Sigma |
Model type | Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
Otherwise known as | Dynax 5D | - |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2005-07-15 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TRUE III engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 5424 x 3616 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 45mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 pounds) | 395g (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,100 | $931 |