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Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D Key Specs

Canon 7D
(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
Konica Minolta 5D
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Konica Minolta 5D

 7D Minolta 5D 
IntroducedNovember 2009July 2005More modern by 53 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k115kClearer display (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Canon 7D

 Minolta 5D 7D 

Common features in the Canon 7D and Konica Minolta 5D

 7D Minolta 5D 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography info
Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography details
Konica Minolta 5D Street photography details
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D as a Sports photography camera
Konica Minolta 5D as a Sports photography camera
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (800 shots)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography factors
Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography factors
54
environment proofing
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (800 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography features
Konica Minolta 5D Landscape photography features
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery (800 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging factors
Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging factors
29
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 5D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Konica Minolta 5D
 Canon EOS 7DKonica Minolta Maxxum 5D
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