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Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
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
  • Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • New Model is Sony A700
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Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Konica. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and Minolta 7D (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was brought out 11 years after the Minolta 7D which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX720 HS grades vs the Minolta 7D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Konica Minolta 7D

 SX720 HS Minolta 7D 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2005Newer by 135 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k207kCrisper display (+715k dot)

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Canon SX720 HS

 Minolta 7D SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Konica Minolta 7D

 SX720 HS Minolta 7D 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the Minolta 7D.

Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Minolta 7D is 89 and 57 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and Minolta 7D.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX720 HS will give you more detail having its extra 14.3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography highlights
Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography highlights
48
manual focus
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Konica Minolta 7D
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography details
Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography highlights
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competition (270g)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (250 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
39
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography advice
Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Canon SX720 HS vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Make Canon Konica
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also referred to as - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-02-18 2005-01-17
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 pounds) 845 grams (1.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $379 $1,000