Canon 60D vs Konica Minolta 7D

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 60D vs Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Konica. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 60D was introduced 5 years after the Minolta 7D which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 60D matches up against the Minolta 7D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60D and Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 60D Gallery and Konica Minolta 7D Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60D has physical measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 7D has dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 60D vs the Minolta 7D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and Minolta 7D is 59 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and Minolta 7D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 60D to give more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger 60D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.