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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3200

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2005
  • Other Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • New Model is Sony A700
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3300
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3200 Overview

Lets look closer at the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D3200, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Konica and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D3200 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was launched 8 years before the D3200 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Minolta 7D matches up vs the D3200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D3200

 Minolta 7D D3200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D3200 Minolta 7D 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2005Newer by 91 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k207kSharper display (+714k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D3200

 Minolta 7D D3200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 7D offers exterior dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) and the Nikon D3200 has sizing of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 7D compared to the D3200.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and D3200 is 57 and 67 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3200 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 7D and D3200.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D3200 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3200 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography info
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography info
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography highlights
Nikon D3200 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Sports photography with Nikon D3200
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
terrible battery (400 per charge)
65
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography details
Nikon D3200 Travel photography details
39
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3200 Landscape photography factors
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
terrible battery (400 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Konica Minolta 7D
Vlogging with Nikon D3200
9
no video recording
27
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D3200
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D3200
General Information
Brand Konica Nikon
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D3200
Also called Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2005-01-17 2012-07-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 9 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Total lenses 143 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 207 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 845g (1.86 pounds) 505g (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 81
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 13.2
DXO Low light rating 613 1131
Other
Battery life 400 images 540 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-400 EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,000 $530