Canon 1D X III vs Konica Minolta 7D

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 1D X III versus Konica Minolta 7D, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Konica. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and Minolta 7D (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The 1D X III was revealed 15 years after the Minolta 7D which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1D X III scores vs the Minolta 7D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III & Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D X III Gallery & Konica Minolta 7D Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D X III has got outside measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 7D has proportions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D X III versus Konica Minolta 7D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 1D X III against the Minolta 7D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D X III and Minolta 7D is 50 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X III and Minolta 7D.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D X III with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1D X III will give extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger 1D X III provides an edge in sensor tech.