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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Launched January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Refreshed by Sony A700
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Konica Minolta 7D, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Konica. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was brought out 10 years later than the Minolta 7D and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the Minolta 7D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 Fujifilm X-A2 Minolta 7D 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2005Fresher by 122 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k207kCrisper display (+713k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Minolta 7D Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Konica Minolta 7D

 Fujifilm X-A2 Minolta 7D 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 7D has proportions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A2 and Konica Minolta 7D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the Minolta 7D.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Minolta 7D is 86 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Minolta 7D.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-A2 to give you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography details
Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography details
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
50
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Street photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography details
Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography details
58
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography features
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography features
78
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
39
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography features
Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Konica Minolta 7D
 Fujifilm X-A2Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Konica
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also referred to as - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-01-14 2005-01-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
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 pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.6 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 845 grams (1.86 pounds)
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 shots 400 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $370 $1,000