Canon 5D MIII vs Konica Minolta 7D

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Konica Minolta 7D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.