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Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Superseded the Canon 5D MIII
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
  • Revealed January 2005
  • Alternative Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Later Model is Sony A700
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Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon 5D MIV versus Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Konica. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and Minolta 7D (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was announced 11 years after the Minolta 7D which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 5D MIV matches up vs the Minolta 7D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 5D MIV Minolta 7D 
RevealedAugust 2016January 2005More modern by 142 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k207kSharper screen (+1413k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 Minolta 7D 5D MIV 

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

 5D MIV Minolta 7D 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIV comes with physical measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Konica Minolta 7D has sizing of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon 5D MIV versus Konica Minolta 7D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIV versus the Minolta 7D.

Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and Minolta 7D is 55 and 57 respectively.

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

Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and Minolta 7D.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will deliver extra detail with its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV should have an advantage in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography details
Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Street photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography details
Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography details
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
bad battery (400 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography info
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography info
67
environment sealing
features focus by touch
megapixel count high (30MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
39
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (400 per charge)
low resolution (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 7D
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
bad battery (400 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Konica Minolta 7D
31
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 5D MIV vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Konica
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also called as - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-08-25 2005-01-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6720 x 4480 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 61 9
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 250 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 845 gr (1.86 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" 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 91 58
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 11.0
DXO Low light rating 2995 613
Other
Battery life 900 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Two One
Cost at launch $3,299 $1,000