Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II

The following is a thorough review of the Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Konica and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was released 9 years earlier than the A77 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Minolta 5D scores against the A77 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 5D has 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) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Minolta 5D compared to the A77 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and A77 II is 64 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and A77 II.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A77 II to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.