Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD15
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD15 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
- Announced July 2005
- Alternative Name is Dynax 5D
- Updated by Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Released February 2010
- Older Model is Sigma SD14

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD15 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Konica and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The Minolta 5D was introduced 5 years earlier than the SD15 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Minolta 5D scores against the SD15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Sigma SD15
Minolta 5D | SD15 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Konica Minolta 5D
SD15 | Minolta 5D | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2005 | Fresher by 56 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Sigma SD15
Minolta 5D | SD15 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 5D features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Compare the Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Minolta 5D vs the SD15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and SD15 is 64 and 59 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 5D and SD15.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Konica Minolta 5D to produce extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Minolta 5D will be behind in sensor technology.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD15 Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Sigma SD15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Konica | Sigma |
Model | Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Sigma SD15 |
Also called as | Dynax 5D | - |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2005-07-15 | 2010-02-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sigma SA |
Amount of lenses | 143 | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) |
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 score | 58 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 605 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-400 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,100 | $1,500 |