Canon 7D MII vs Konica Minolta 5D

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon 7D MII versus Konica Minolta 5D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Konica. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was announced 9 years later than the Minolta 5D and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7D MII grades versus the Minolta 5D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D Mark II & Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 7D MII Gallery & Konica Minolta 5D Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon 7D MII features exterior dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 5D has sizing of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 7D MII and the Minolta 5D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and Minolta 5D is 55 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and Minolta 5D.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 7D MII to resolve more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer 7D MII is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.