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Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed June 2005
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
  • Revealed January 2005
  • Additionally Known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Replacement is Sony A700
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Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 20Da and Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Konica. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 20Da was launched 5 months later than the Minolta 7D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 20Da matches up against the Minolta 7D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Konica Minolta 7D

 20Da Minolta 7D 

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Canon 20Da

 Minolta 7D 20Da 
Display dimension2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution207k118kCrisper display (+89k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Konica Minolta 7D

 20Da Minolta 7D 
RevealedJune 2005January 2005Similar generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 20Da offers outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 7D has specifications of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 20Da versus the Minolta 7D.

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and Minolta 7D is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and Minolta 7D.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 20Da to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Portrait photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (8MP)
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography features
Konica Minolta 7D Street photography features
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 20Da
Sports photography with Konica Minolta 7D
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (6MP)
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography details
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography details
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
39
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20Da
Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 7D
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging factors
Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Canon 20Da vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS 20DaKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Konica
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also referred to as - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-06-01 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 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 118k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 pounds) 845g (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 All around rating not tested 58
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 613
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-400
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,499 $1,000