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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony TX55

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Konica Minolta 5D
(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
  • Other Name is Dynax 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A100
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony TX55 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Konica Minolta 5D and Sony TX55, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Konica and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Minolta 5D was brought out 7 years earlier than the TX55 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Konica Minolta 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Minolta 5D matches up vs the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Sony TX55

 Minolta 5D TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Konica Minolta 5D

 TX55 Minolta 5D 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2005Newer by 73 months
Screen sizing3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1230k115kCrisper screen (+1115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Sony TX55

 Minolta 5D TX55 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 5D has outer measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the TX55.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 5D and TX55 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and TX55.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Minolta 5D because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX55 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be behind in sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography features
Sony TX55 Portrait photography features
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
36
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography information
Sony TX55 Travel photography information
44
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery life (250 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Landscape photography factors
Sony TX55 Landscape photography factors
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging highlights
Sony TX55 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Sony TX55
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Konica Sony
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Otherwise known as Dynax 5D -
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2005-07-15 2011-07-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,100 $350