Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 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
- Launched January 2005
- Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
- Updated by Sony A700
(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- Superseded the Nikon D3300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

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).

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.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Nikon D3400. The entire galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Nikon D3400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D3400
Minolta 7D | D3400 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Konica Minolta 7D
D3400 | Minolta 7D | |||
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Introduced | August 2016 | ![]() | January 2005 | Newer by 141 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 207k | Sharper display (+714k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D3400
Minolta 7D | D3400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | Nikon D3400 | |
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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 |