Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD9

Lets look closer at the Konica Minolta 5D vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Konica and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and SD9 (3MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was launched 2 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Minolta 5D scores vs the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 5D features outside measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Minolta 5D against the SD9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and SD9 is 64 and 54 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 5D and SD9.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Konica Minolta 5D to give more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Minolta 5D is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.