Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A900

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Konica Minolta 5D versus Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Konica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and A900 (25MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Minolta 5D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A900 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Minolta 5D grades vs the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are viewable at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 5D features external measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Look at the Konica Minolta 5D versus Sony A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Minolta 5D vs the A900.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and A900 is 64 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 5D and A900.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Minolta 5D having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A900 will offer you more detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Minolta 5D is going to be behind in sensor technology.