Canon 7D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D

Here is a in depth review of the Canon 7D MII vs Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Konica. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was brought out 9 years later than the Minolta 7D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 7D MII matches up against the Minolta 7D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 7D MII has got exterior measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7D MII vs the Minolta 7D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7D MII and Minolta 7D is 55 and 57 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D MII and Minolta 7D.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 7D MII to offer greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer 7D MII will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.