Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD10
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 670g - 131 x 93 x 67mm
- Revealed July 2005
- Alternative Name is Dynax 5D
- Replacement is Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Revealed March 2004
- Old Model is Sigma SD9
- Renewed by Sigma SD14

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Konica and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and SD10 (3MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Minolta 5D was manufactured 17 months after the SD10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Minolta 5D matches up against the SD10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D & Sigma SD10. The entire galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Sigma SD10
Minolta 5D | SD10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | July 2005 | ![]() | March 2004 | More modern by 17 months |
Display sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Konica Minolta 5D
SD10 | Minolta 5D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 130k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Sigma SD10
Minolta 5D | SD10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 5D comes with 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) and the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Check the Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the SD10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 5D and SD10 is 64 and 54 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and SD10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Konica Minolta 5D to show greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Minolta 5D should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Konica | Sigma |
Model type | Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Sigma SD10 |
Also called | Dynax 5D | - |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2005-07-15 | 2004-03-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 3MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 143 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 1.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 950g (2.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,100 | $198 |