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Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Released March 2003
  • Replacement is Canon 20D
Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Released January 2005
  • Other Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Newer Model is Sony A700
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Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Konica. The sensor resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the Minolta 7D (6MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 10D was announced 21 months earlier than the Minolta 7D making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 10D matches up vs the Minolta 7D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Konica Minolta 7D

 10D Minolta 7D 

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Canon 10D

 Minolta 7D 10D 
ReleasedJanuary 2005March 2003Newer by 21 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution207k118kSharper display (+89k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Konica Minolta 7D

 10D Minolta 7D 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D provides exterior measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 7D has measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 10D compared to the Minolta 7D.

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 10D and Minolta 7D is 56 and 57 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and Minolta 7D.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged 10D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 10D
Portrait photography with Konica Minolta 7D
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D as a Street photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Street photography camera
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D as a Sports photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
bad battery (400 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D as a Travel photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Travel photography camera
41
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
39
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (400 per charge)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography advice
Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
bad battery (400 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D as a Vlogging camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video shooting
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Canon 10D vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS 10DKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Brand Canon Konica
Model type Canon EOS 10D Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also called - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2003-03-31 2005-01-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3072 x 2048 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 250 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 118 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 875g (1.93 pounds) 845g (1.86 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 57 58
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 11.0
DXO Low light rating 571 613
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-400
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,900 $1,000