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Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2017
  • Replaced the Canon 6D
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
  • Released January 2005
  • Other Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Replacement is Sony A700
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Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Konica. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and Minolta 7D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D MII was launched 12 years later than the Minolta 7D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 6D MII matches up vs the Minolta 7D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Konica Minolta 7D

 6D MII Minolta 7D 
ReleasedJune 2017January 2005More recent by 152 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k207kSharper screen (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Canon 6D MII

 Minolta 7D 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Konica Minolta 7D

 6D MII Minolta 7D 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII comes with outer measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 7D has dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

Look at the Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6D MII against the Minolta 7D.

Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and Minolta 7D is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and Minolta 7D.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6D MII due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 6D MII will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 6D MII will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography features
Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography features
84
has manual focus
excellent resolution (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Street photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (40,000)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography advice
Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography advice
87
has image stabilization
excellent resolution (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (6MP)
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Travel photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Travel photography camera
78
better than average battery power (1,200 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
excellent resolution (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
39
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography information
Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography information
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
excellent resolution (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (1,200 CIPA)
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging info
Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging info
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Canon 6D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IIKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Brand Canon Konica
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Alternate name - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-06-29 2005-01-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 40000 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 9
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 250 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/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 765g (1.69 pounds) 845g (1.86 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 58
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 11.0
DXO Low light rating 2862 613
Other
Battery life 1200 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,799 $1,000