Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD14
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD14 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
- Revealed July 2005
- Additionally Known as Dynax 5D
- Successor is Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Announced September 2006
- Superseded the Sigma SD10
- Refreshed by Sigma SD15
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Konica Minolta 5D versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Konica and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and the SD14 (5MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe Minolta 5D was brought out 14 months earlier than the SD14 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Minolta 5D grades against the SD14 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Sigma SD14
| Minolta 5D | SD14 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Konica Minolta 5D
| SD14 | Minolta 5D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2006 |  | July 2005 | More modern by 14 months |
| Screen resolution | 150k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+35k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Sigma SD14
| Minolta 5D | SD14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 5D provides external dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Minolta 5D compared to the SD14.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and SD14 is 64 and 59 respectively.
Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 5D and SD14.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Konica Minolta 5D to produce more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
| Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Sigma SD14 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Konica | Sigma |
| Model type | Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Sigma SD14 |
| Also called as | Dynax 5D | - |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2005-07-15 | 2006-09-26 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6MP | 5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sigma SA |
| Total lenses | 143 | 76 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 150k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Maximum video resolution | None | None |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 750 grams (1.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $1,100 | $198 |