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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Other Name is Dynax 5D
  • Renewed by Sony A100
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Minolta 5D DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Konica Minolta 5D

 DP2 Quattro Minolta 5D 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2005Newer by 104 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k115kSharper display (+805k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 Minolta 5D DP2 Quattro 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography information
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (6MP)
48
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography highlights
44
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography factors
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
59
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Konica Minolta 5D
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DSigma DP2 Quattro
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