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Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MII
  • Updated by Canon 5D MIV
Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Introduced January 2005
  • Other Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Newer Model is Sony A700
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Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 5D MIII and Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Konica. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and Minolta 7D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The 5D MIII was brought out 7 years after the Minolta 7D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5D MIII grades vs the Minolta 7D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Konica Minolta 7D

 5D MIII Minolta 7D 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2005Newer by 90 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1040k207kCrisper screen (+833k dot)

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Canon 5D MIII

 Minolta 7D 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Konica Minolta 7D

 5D MIII Minolta 7D 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII has outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 7D has sizing of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

See the Canon 5D MIII and Konica Minolta 7D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIII and the Minolta 7D.

Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and Minolta 7D is 55 and 57 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and Minolta 7D.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will render greater detail having its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIII will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography details
Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Street photography factors
Konica Minolta 7D Street photography factors
58
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Sports photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Sports photography camera
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography highlights
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography highlights
51
weather sealing
decent megapixels (22 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (950g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
39
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Landscape photography camera
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (22MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging information
Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging information
27
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950 grams)
9
can't record video
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Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Konica
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark III Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Alternate name - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-05-22 2005-01-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 22 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5760 x 3840 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 61 9
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 250 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 950 gr (2.09 pounds) 845 gr (1.86 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 81 58
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.0
DXO Low light rating 2293 613
Other
Battery life 950 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $2,780 $1,000