Canon 50D vs Konica Minolta 7D

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 50D versus Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Konica. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 50D was brought out 3 years later than the Minolta 7D and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 50D scores against the Minolta 7D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 50D & Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 50D Gallery & Konica Minolta 7D Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 50D enjoys physical dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 7D has measurements 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 50D versus the Minolta 7D.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 50D and Minolta 7D is 57 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 50D and Minolta 7D.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon 50D to give greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent 50D should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.