Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD1 Merrill

Here is a extended analysis of the Konica Minolta 5D versus Sigma SD1 Merrill, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Konica and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was introduced 7 years prior to the SD1 Merrill and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Minolta 5D matches up against the SD1 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 5D features physical dimensions 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 Sigma SD1 Merrill has dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).

Contrast the Konica Minolta 5D versus Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the SD1 Merrill.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 5D and SD1 Merrill is 64 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and SD1 Merrill.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sigma SD1 Merrill to result in greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Minolta 5D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.