Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D
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![Canon EOS 40D front Canon EOS 40D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-40D/Canon-40D-front.jpg)
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Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs
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- 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
- Additionally referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
- Updated by Sony A700
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Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Canon 40D versus Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Konica. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The 40D was unveiled 2 years after the Minolta 7D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 40D matches up versus the Minolta 7D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 40D and Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 40D Gallery and Konica Minolta 7D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Konica Minolta 7D
40D | Minolta 7D | |||
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Released | October 2007 | ![]() | January 2005 | More modern by 34 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 207k | Sharper display (+23k dot) |
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Canon 40D
Minolta 7D | 40D |
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Common features in the Canon 40D and Konica Minolta 7D
40D | Minolta 7D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 40D comes with exterior dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 7D has specifications of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).
Check out the Canon 40D versus Konica Minolta 7D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 40D compared to the Minolta 7D.
![Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-40D-vs-Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and Minolta 7D is 57 and 57 respectively.
![Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-40D-vs-Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 40D and Minolta 7D.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 40D to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent 40D should have an edge in sensor technology.
![Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-40D-vs-Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-40D-vs-Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Konica |
Model type | Canon EOS 40D | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
Also referred to as | - | Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2007-10-24 | 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 | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 3008 x 2000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 207 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 822 gr (1.81 lbs) | 845 gr (1.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | 58 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 11.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | 613 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photos | 400 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-400 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,099 | $1,000 |