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Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • Renewed by Canon 7D MII
Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Later Model is Sony A700
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Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

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.

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

 7D Minolta 7D 
LaunchedNovember 2009January 2005More modern by 59 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k207kClearer display (+713k dot)

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

 Minolta 7D 7D 

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

 7D Minolta 7D 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

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.

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

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

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 7D
Street photography with Konica Minolta 7D
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography information
Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography information
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (800 per charge)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography info
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography info
54
weather proof
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (800 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
39
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (800 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging highlights
Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging highlights
29
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 7D vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS 7DKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Make Canon Konica
Model Canon EOS 7D Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also called as - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-11-06 2005-01-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860g (1.90 lb) 845g (1.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 58
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.0
DXO Low light score 854 613
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,050 $1,000