Fujifilm X-A10 vs Konica Minolta 7D
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Revealed December 2016
(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
- Launched January 2005
- Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
- Replacement is Sony A700

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Konica Minolta 7D, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Konica. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-A10 was launched 12 years after the Minolta 7D which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up versus the Minolta 7D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Konica Minolta 7D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A10 & Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery & Konica Minolta 7D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Konica Minolta 7D
Fujifilm X-A10 | Minolta 7D | |||
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Launched | December 2016 | ![]() | January 2005 | Newer by 145 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 207k | Crisper screen (+833k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Fujifilm X-A10
Minolta 7D | Fujifilm X-A10 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Konica Minolta 7D
Fujifilm X-A10 | Minolta 7D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm X-A10 vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 offers outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 7D has measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Konica Minolta 7D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 against the Minolta 7D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Minolta 7D is 86 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Minolta 7D.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A10 to render more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications
Fujifilm X-A10 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Konica |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A10 | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D |
Otherwise known as | - | Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-12-01 | 2005-01-17 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 3008 x 2000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k 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 | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | None1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) | 845 gr (1.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 410 photos | 400 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-400 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $499 | $1,000 |