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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Launched July 2005
  • Additionally referred to as Dynax 5D
  • Renewed by Sony A100
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A77
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Sony A77 II

 Minolta 5D A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Konica Minolta 5D

 A77 II Minolta 5D 
RevealedMay 2014July 2005Newer by 107 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k115kCrisper screen (+1114k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Sony A77 II

 Minolta 5D A77 II 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography info
Sony A77 II Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (6MP)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery (480 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging highlights
Sony A77 II Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
77
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Sony A77 II
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Name Konica Sony
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Sony SLT-A77 II
Also called as Dynax 5D -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-07-15 2014-05-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 647g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 82
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 13.4
DXO Low light score 605 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,100 $1,198