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Canon 70D vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 70D vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Old Model is Canon 60D
  • Newer Model is Canon 80D
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
  • Introduced January 2005
  • Additionally Known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Replacement is Sony A700
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Canon 70D vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon 70D versus Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Konica. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 70D was released 8 years later than the Minolta 7D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 70D grades versus the Minolta 7D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Konica Minolta 7D

 70D Minolta 7D 
IntroducedOctober 2013January 2005Fresher by 107 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"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 70D

 Minolta 7D 70D 

Common features in the Canon 70D and Konica Minolta 7D

 70D Minolta 7D 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Canon 70D vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 70D provides outer measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 7D has sizing of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 70D versus Konica Minolta 7D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 70D against the Minolta 7D.

Canon 70D vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and Minolta 7D is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 70D and Minolta 7D.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon 70D to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern 70D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 70D vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D as a Portrait photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D as a Street photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Street photography camera
68
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 70D
Sports photography with Konica Minolta 7D
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (6MP)
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D as a Travel photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proof
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (400 per charge)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D as a Landscape photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
bad battery power (400 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging information
Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging information
69
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 70D vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS 70DKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Make Canon Konica
Model Canon EOS 70D Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also referred to as - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-10-31 2005-01-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 19 9
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 gr (1.66 pounds) 845 gr (1.86 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 58
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.0
DXO Low light score 926 613
Other
Battery life 920 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $758 $1,000