Konica Minolta 5D vs Sony A99

On this page, we are comparing the Konica Minolta 5D and Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Konica and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Minolta 5D was introduced 8 years earlier than the A99 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Minolta 5D grades vs the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D & Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 5D provides outside measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Minolta 5D and the A99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 5D and A99 is 64 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and A99.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Minolta 5D using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 will produce more detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be behind in sensor tech.