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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 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
  • Launched January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Updated by Sony A700
Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Superseded the Nikon D3300
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3500
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Konica and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D3400 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was brought out 12 years prior to the D3400 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Minolta 7D scores vs the D3400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D3400

 Minolta 7D D3400 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D3400 Minolta 7D 
IntroducedAugust 2016January 2005Newer by 141 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k207kSharper display (+714k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D3400

 Minolta 7D D3400 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 7D has outside dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3400 has sizing of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the D3400.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and D3400 is 57 and 70 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 7D and D3400.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D3400 to deliver extra detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography info
Nikon D3400 Portrait photography info
50
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography advice
Nikon D3400 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (395 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography info
Nikon D3400 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 shots)
69
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography factors
Nikon D3400 Travel photography factors
39
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (400 shots)
low megapixels (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
good battery (1,200 per charge)
lighter than others (395 grams)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D3400 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 shots)
no Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,200 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging features
Nikon D3400 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
30
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (395g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D3400
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D3400
General Information
Make Konica Nikon
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D3400
Otherwise known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2005-01-17 2016-08-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Amount of lenses 143 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 207k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 845 gr (1.86 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 86
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 13.9
DXO Low light rating 613 1192
Other
Battery life 400 photos 1200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-400 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,000 $397