Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 7D

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 7D versus Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Konica. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 7D was announced 4 years after the Minolta 7D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the 7D grades vs the Minolta 7D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D & Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery & Konica Minolta 7D Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 7D comes with external dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 7D has dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 7D vs the Minolta 7D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and Minolta 7D is 56 and 57 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D and Minolta 7D.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 7D to provide extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 7D is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.