Canon 5DS vs Konica Minolta 7D

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5DS & Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5DS Gallery & Konica Minolta 7D Gallery.

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.

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

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.