Canon 20D vs Konica Minolta 7D
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Canon 20D vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
- Launched January 2005
- Additionally Known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
- Refreshed by Sony A700
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon 20D vs Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Konica. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 20D was manufactured 2 months before the Minolta 7D so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 20D scores vs the Minolta 7D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Konica Minolta 7D
| 20D | Minolta 7D |
|---|
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Canon 20D
| Minolta 7D | 20D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.5" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 207k |  | 118k | Crisper screen (+89k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Konica Minolta 7D
| 20D | Minolta 7D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2004 |  | January 2005 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon 20D vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D has got physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Konica Minolta 7D has proportions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 20D and the Minolta 7D.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and Minolta 7D is 59 and 57 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and Minolta 7D.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 20D to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.
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Canon 20D vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications
| Canon EOS 20D | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Konica |
| Model | Canon EOS 20D | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
| Alternative name | - | Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2004-11-03 | 2005-01-17 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3008 x 2000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 1.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 118k dot | 207k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Maximum video resolution | None | None |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 770 grams (1.70 pounds) | 845 grams (1.86 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 62 | 58 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 721 | 613 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-400 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $1,300 | $1,000 |