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Canon 77D vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 77D vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 9000D
  • Succeeded the Canon T6s
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
  • Also Known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Newer Model is Sony A700
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Canon 77D vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 77D and Konica Minolta 7D, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Konica. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 77D was brought out 12 years later than the Minolta 7D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 77D scores vs the Minolta 7D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Konica Minolta 7D

 77D Minolta 7D 
ReleasedFebruary 2017January 2005Fresher by 148 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k207kClearer screen (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Canon 77D

 Minolta 7D 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Konica Minolta 7D

 77D Minolta 7D 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Canon 77D vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D has outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 7D has proportions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon 77D and Konica Minolta 7D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 77D vs the Minolta 7D.

Canon 77D vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and Minolta 7D is 66 and 57 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and Minolta 7D.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon 77D to result in more detail having its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 77D will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography details
Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography features
Konica Minolta 7D Street photography features
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D as a Sports photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Sports photography camera
66
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
terrible battery (400 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography features
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography features
79
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
39
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (400 per charge)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography highlights
Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography highlights
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
terrible battery (400 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging features
Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging features
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 77D vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS 77DKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Make Canon Konica
Model Canon EOS 77D Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Alternative name EOS 9000D Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2005-01-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 9
Cross focus points 45 -
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 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, 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 540 gr (1.19 lb) 845 gr (1.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 58
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 11.0
DXO Low light score 971 613
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $549 $1,000