Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D300
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D300 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2005
- Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
- New Model is Sony A700
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Introduced March 2008
- Replaced the Nikon D200
- Replacement is Nikon D300S
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The following is a thorough assessment of the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D300, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Konica and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D300 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Minolta 7D was introduced 4 years earlier than the D300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Minolta 7D scores vs the D300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D300
| Minolta 7D | D300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Konica Minolta 7D
| D300 | Minolta 7D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2008 |  | January 2005 | Newer by 38 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 207k | Clearer screen (+715k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D300
| Minolta 7D | D300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D300 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 7D offers external 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 Nikon D300 has specifications of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the D300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and D300 is 57 and 55 respectively.
Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and D300.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D300 to provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D will be behind in sensor technology.
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D300 Specifications
| Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | Nikon D300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Konica | Nikon |
| Model type | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | Nikon D300 |
| Otherwise known as | Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital | - |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2005-01-17 | 2008-03-12 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 51 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Nikon F |
| Number of lenses | 143 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 207k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Maximum video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 845 grams (1.86 lb) | 925 grams (2.04 lb) |
| Dimensions | 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 58 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 613 | 679 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 shots | 1000 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-400 | EN-EL3e |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $1,000 | $1,100 |