Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D
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Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Launched November 2009
- Replacement is Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 670g - 131 x 93 x 67mm
- Introduced July 2005
- Alternate Name is Dynax 5D
- Replacement is Sony A100

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Konica. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and Minolta 5D (6MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 7D was brought out 4 years after the Minolta 5D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the 7D matches up vs the Minolta 5D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D & Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D. The entire galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery & Konica Minolta 5D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Konica Minolta 5D
7D | Minolta 5D | |||
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Introduced | November 2009 | ![]() | July 2005 | More modern by 53 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+805k dot) |
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Canon 7D
Minolta 5D | 7D |
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Common features in the Canon 7D and Konica Minolta 5D
7D | Minolta 5D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 7D enjoys external measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 5D has dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check out the Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7D versus the Minolta 5D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and Minolta 5D is 56 and 64 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and Minolta 5D.
All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 7D to render extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher 7D will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Konica |
Model type | Canon EOS 7D | Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D |
Also referred to as | - | Dynax 5D |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-11-06 | 2005-07-15 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3008 x 2000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 860 gr (1.90 lb) | 670 gr (1.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 58 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 854 | 605 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | NP-400 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,050 | $1,100 |