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Canon 5DS vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
72
Overall
74
Canon EOS 5DS front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 5DS vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon 5DS
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released February 2015
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
  • Announced January 2005
  • Other Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Updated by Sony A700
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Canon 5DS vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 5DS vs Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Konica. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and Minolta 7D (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS was manufactured 10 years later than the Minolta 7D and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 5DS matches up vs the Minolta 7D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 5DS Minolta 7D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2005Fresher by 123 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k207kSharper display (+833k dot)

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

 Minolta 7D 5DS 

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

 5DS Minolta 7D 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 5DS vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS features outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Konica Minolta 7D has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 5DS and the Minolta 7D.

Canon 5DS vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS and Minolta 7D is 55 and 57 respectively.

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

Canon 5DS vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and Minolta 7D.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5DS due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 5DS will give more detail due to its extra 45MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent 5DS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5DS vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 5DS vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5DS Portrait photography features
Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography features
85
you can focus manually
great MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
50
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5DS Street photography advice
Konica Minolta 7D Street photography advice
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5DS Sports photography details
Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography details
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (700 shots)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
terrible battery life (400 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5DS Travel photography factors
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography factors
57
weather proofing
great MP (51 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (700 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
39
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5DS Landscape photography details
Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography details
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
great MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (700 shots)
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5DS Vlogging factors
Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging factors
30
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5DS vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5DS and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS 5DSKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Make Canon Konica
Model type Canon EOS 5DS Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Other name - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2005-01-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual DIGIC 6 -
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 51MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 8688 x 5792 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 61 9
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 250 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 930 grams (2.05 lbs) 845 grams (1.86 lbs)
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 Overall rating 87 58
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 11.0
DXO Low light rating 2381 613
Other
Battery life 700 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 1
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