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Canon D30 vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon D30 vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Announced October 2000
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
  • Revealed January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Replacement is Sony A700
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Canon D30 vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon D30 and Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Konica. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D30 was unveiled 5 years prior to the Minolta 7D which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D30 matches up versus the Minolta 7D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D30 Minolta 7D 

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Canon D30

 Minolta 7D D30 
RevealedJanuary 2005October 2000More modern by 52 months
Display dimensions2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution207k120kClearer display (+87k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Konica Minolta 7D

 D30 Minolta 7D 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon D30 vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D30 comes with external dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Konica Minolta 7D has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 compared to the Minolta 7D.

Canon D30 vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and Minolta 7D is 57 and 57 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and Minolta 7D.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Konica Minolta 7D to show more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography info
Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (3MP)
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Konica Minolta 7D
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Konica Minolta 7D
36
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
low battery power (400 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography features
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography features
40
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (3MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
39
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (400 shots)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography information
Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (3MP)
missing Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
low battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D30
Vlogging with Konica Minolta 7D
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Canon D30 vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS D30Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Company Canon Konica
Model type Canon EOS D30 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Otherwise known as - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2000-10-10 2005-01-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 2160 x 1440 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 250 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 120 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855g (1.88 lbs) 845g (1.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 58
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 613
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-400
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $3,500 $1,000