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Kodak M530 vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Kodak M530 vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Alternative Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Newer Model is Sony A700
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Kodak M530 vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Kodak M530 and Konica Minolta 7D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Kodak and Konica. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M530 (12MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) and the M530 (1/2.3") and Minolta 7D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The M530 was revealed 5 years later than the Minolta 7D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Kodak M530 being a Compact camera and the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the M530 grades versus the Minolta 7D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 M530 Minolta 7D 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2005Fresher by 61 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kCrisper display (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Kodak M530

 Minolta 7D M530 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Kodak M530 and Konica Minolta 7D

 M530 Minolta 7D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak M530 vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak M530 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Konica Minolta 7D has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M530 against the Minolta 7D.

Kodak M530 vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M530 and Minolta 7D is 95 and 57 respectively.

Kodak M530 vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Kodak M530 vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M530 and Minolta 7D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M530 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Kodak M530 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern M530 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M530 vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Kodak M530 vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M530 vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M530
Portrait photography with Konica Minolta 7D
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
Konica Minolta 7D Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M530 Sports photography advice
Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography advice
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
low battery (400 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M530 as a Travel photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
39
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low battery (400 CIPA)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M530 Landscape photography highlights
Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography highlights
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
low battery (400 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M530
Vlogging with Konica Minolta 7D
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (36mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
9
can't record video
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Kodak M530 vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M530 and Konica Minolta 7D
 Kodak EasyShare M530Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Konica
Model type Kodak EasyShare M530 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also called - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-05 2005-01-17
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 845 gr (1.86 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $110 $1,000