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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D50

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D50 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
  • Other Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Refreshed by Sony A700
Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Introduced July 2005
  • Successor is Nikon D40X
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D50 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Konica and Nikon. The image resolution of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and the D50 (6MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was introduced 6 months prior to the D50 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Minolta 7D matches up against the D50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D50

 Minolta 7D D50 
Screen sizing2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution207k130kClearer screen (+77k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D50 Minolta 7D 

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D50

 Minolta 7D D50 
IntroducedJanuary 2005July 2005Similar age
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 7D provides outer dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon D50 has measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Minolta 7D versus the D50.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and D50 is 57 and 64 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D50 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 7D and D50.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D50 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Portrait photography with Nikon D50
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
53
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography features
Nikon D50 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (620g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D50 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (6MP)
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D50 as a Travel photography camera
39
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than competition in class (620g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography details
Nikon D50 Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
not so great battery power (400 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D50 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D50
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D50
General Information
Brand Name Konica Nikon
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D50
Also called Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-01-17 2005-07-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Total lenses 143 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2 inches
Resolution of screen 207k dots 130k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 845g (1.86 pounds) 620g (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 58 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 10.8
DXO Low light rating 613 560
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-400 EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,000 $499