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Canon T7i vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon T7i vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Old Model is Canon T6i
  • Replacement is Canon T8i
Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Released January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Replacement is Sony A700
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Canon T7i vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon T7i and Konica Minolta 7D, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Konica. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T7i was released 12 years later than the Minolta 7D and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the T7i grades versus the Minolta 7D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Konica Minolta 7D

 T7i Minolta 7D 
ReleasedFebruary 2017January 2005More recent by 148 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k207kCrisper screen (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Canon T7i

 Minolta 7D T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Konica Minolta 7D

 T7i Minolta 7D 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Canon T7i vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon T7i offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 7D has specifications of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the T7i versus the Minolta 7D.

Canon T7i vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and Minolta 7D is 67 and 57 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and Minolta 7D.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon T7i to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern T7i will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography features
Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T7i
Street photography with Konica Minolta 7D
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Sports photography camera
67
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (6MP)
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography advice
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography advice
80
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
39
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography information
Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography information
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Konica Minolta 7D
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon T7i vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Konica
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2005-01-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
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 24 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 grams (1.17 pounds) 845 grams (1.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 58
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 613
Other
Battery life 600 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $749 $1,000