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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D4

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D4 front
Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D4 Key Specs

Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Replacement is Sony A700
Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D3S
  • Successor is Nikon D4s
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D4 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D4, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Konica and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D4 (16MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and D4 (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Minolta 7D was released 8 years before the D4 which is quite a big gap as far as 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 D4 being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Minolta 7D scores against the D4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D4

 Minolta 7D D4 

Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D4 Minolta 7D 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2005More modern by 84 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k207kClearer screen (+714k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D4

 Minolta 7D D4 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 7D features outer 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) and the Nikon D4 has measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Minolta 7D against the D4.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and D4 is 57 and 50 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D4 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 7D and D4.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Minolta 7D due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon D4 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D4 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D4 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D4 Portrait photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography features
Nikon D4 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography factors
Nikon D4 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
low battery life (400 shots)
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography advice
Nikon D4 Travel photography advice
39
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (400 shots)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D4 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
low battery life (400 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D4 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D4
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D4
General Information
Brand Name Konica Nikon
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D4
Also called Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Category Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2005-01-17 2012-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Number of lenses 143 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 207k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with brightness control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845g (1.86 pounds) 1340g (2.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 89
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 24.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.1
DXO Low light score 613 2965
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 2600 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 EN-EL18
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $1,000 $4,500