Canon 40D vs Konica Minolta 7D

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and Minolta 7D is 57 and 57 respectively.

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.