Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D was introduced in July 2005 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 was introduced in July 2006. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.5" 115k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Highlights

      • 10.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
      4. Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100.

      PROS

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 58
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 61
      •   Weight - 638 g (1.41 lb / 22.50 oz)

      Advantage of Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D over Sony Alpha DSLR-A100.

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 605 vs 476

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      Sigma SD9
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Samsung NX mini
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      1-inch

      20.5 MP

      Leica TL
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      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm X-T100
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      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 50S II
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      Medium format

      51.4 MP

      Canon Rebel SL2
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Panasonic G2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

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      APS-C

      15.1 MP

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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      Sony DSLR-A100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 over Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D.

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 10.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2000 vs 3872 x 2592
      Higher Resolution Screen 115k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.3 vs 22.0
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.1 vs 11.2
      Higher DxO Overall Score 58 vs 61
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Lighter 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) vs 638 g (1.41 lb / 22.50 oz)

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      Sony DSLR-A380
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A230
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A290
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A300
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A500
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Sony DSLR-A390
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A580
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A550
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A450
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A900
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
        Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
        No Video Capture
        Low Resolution Sensor6 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
        Low Native ISO3,2001,600
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen115k dot230k dot
        No Live View
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 have 2.5" Fixed screens with 115k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinders. They both have 95% coverage and 0.83x (0.55x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 249.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3896 x 1936, 1920 x 1280 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Sony A lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      In-Body Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when cameras are paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D comes with NP-400 battery pack and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 comes with NP-FM55H battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Proprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes) to Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D body has dimensions of 131 x 93 x 67 mm (5.16 x 3.66 x 2.64") and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 body has dimensions of 133 x 95 x 71 mm (5.24 x 3.74 x 2.8"). Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 weighs 638 g (1.41 lb / 22.50 oz).

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      131 mm

      93 mm

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      95 mm

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      Size comparisons of Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      GOOD
      74
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      GOOD
      78
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 638 g (1.41 lb / 22.50 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      GOOD
      79
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 638 g (1.41 lb / 22.50 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and give them scores of 55 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      57

      Sensor

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 58
      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 61

      Photo

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec

      Video

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      BAD
      34
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 638 g (1.41 lb / 22.50 oz)


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