Canon SD1200 IS vs Konica Minolta 7D

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS and Konica Minolta 7D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Konica. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) and the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and Minolta 7D (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the Minolta 7D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD1200 IS being a Compact camera and the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the Minolta 7D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has got physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Konica Minolta 7D has proportions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the Minolta 7D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Minolta 7D is 95 and 57 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and Minolta 7D.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD1200 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SD1200 IS will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SD1200 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.