Konica Minolta 7D vs Leica Digilux 3

Here is a complete analysis of the Konica Minolta 7D and Leica Digilux 3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Konica and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and the Digilux 3 (7MP) is pretty comparable but the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and Digilux 3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Minolta 7D was revealed 20 months prior to the Digilux 3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Minolta 7D matches up vs the Digilux 3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Leica Digilux 3. The full galleries are available at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Leica Digilux 3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 7D has exterior measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) and the Leica Digilux 3 has sizing of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the Digilux 3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and Digilux 3 is 57 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and Digilux 3.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Minolta 7D with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Digilux 3 will provide greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.