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Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Launched November 2005
  • Renewed by Canon 5D MII
Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Released January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Renewed by Sony A700
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Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Konica. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and Minolta 7D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D was launched 10 months after the Minolta 7D and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 5D grades against the Minolta 7D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 5D Minolta 7D 
ReleasedNovember 2005January 2005More modern by 10 months
Display resolution230k207kCrisper display (+23k dot)

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

 Minolta 7D 5D 

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

 5D Minolta 7D 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5D has outside measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D vs the Minolta 7D.

Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

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

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

Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and Minolta 7D.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D will render extra detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger 5D will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography factors
Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography factors
65
manual focus
good MP (13MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography details
Konica Minolta 7D Street photography details
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography details
Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography details
55
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good MP (13 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 shots)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low MP (6MP)
low battery life (400 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D
Travel photography with Konica Minolta 7D
49
environment proofing
good MP (13MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (800 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
39
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (400 CIPA)
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D Landscape photography information
Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good MP (13 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
low battery life (400 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D as a Vlogging camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5D vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS 5DKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Konica
Model type Canon EOS 5D Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also called - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-11-12 2005-01-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4368 x 2912 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
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 size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes External Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 lbs) 845g (1.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 58
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 11.0
DXO Low light rating 1368 613
Other
Battery life 800 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-511A NP-400
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $2,780 $1,000