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Canon 30D vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 30D vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Introduced April 2006
  • Older Model is Canon 20D
  • New Model is Canon 40D
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
  • Alternative Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Newer Model is Sony A700
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Canon 30D vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon 30D versus Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Konica. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 30D was revealed 15 months after the Minolta 7D making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 30D grades versus the Minolta 7D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Konica Minolta 7D

 30D Minolta 7D 
RevealedApril 2006January 2005More modern by 15 months
Display resolution230k207kClearer display (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Canon 30D

 Minolta 7D 30D 

Common features in the Canon 30D and Konica Minolta 7D

 30D Minolta 7D 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 30D vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 30D has got outer dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 7D has sizing of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 30D versus Konica Minolta 7D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 30D compared to the Minolta 7D.

Canon 30D vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and Minolta 7D is 58 and 57 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 30D and Minolta 7D.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 30D to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern 30D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 30D vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D as a Portrait photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D as a Street photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Street photography camera
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D as a Sports photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Sports photography camera
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography highlights
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography highlights
42
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
39
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
low megapixels (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D as a Landscape photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D as a Vlogging camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
no video shooting
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Canon 30D vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS 30DKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Konica
Model type Canon EOS 30D Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also referred to as - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-04-04 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 surface area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
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/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784 grams (1.73 pounds) 845 grams (1.86 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 58
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.0
DXO Low light rating 736 613
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-400
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $773 $1,000