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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D500

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D500 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
  • Revealed January 2005
  • Additionally Known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Refreshed by Sony A700
Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D300S
Photography Glossary

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D500 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Konica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D500 (21MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was revealed 12 years earlier than the D500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Minolta 7D grades versus the D500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D500

 Minolta 7D D500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D500 Minolta 7D 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2005Newer by 133 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2359k207kSharper screen (+2152k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D500

 Minolta 7D D500 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 7D provides external measurements 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 D500 has proportions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

Examine the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Minolta 7D compared to the D500.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and D500 is 57 and 56 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D500 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and D500.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon D500 to resolve more detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D500 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D500 Portrait photography factors
50
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (6MP)
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
68
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography details
Nikon D500 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (1,240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography details
Nikon D500 Travel photography details
39
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (400 shots)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery (1,240 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography info
Nikon D500 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low resolution (6 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (1,240 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging info
Nikon D500 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
31
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D500
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D500
General Information
Company Konica Nikon
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D500
Otherwise known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-01-17 2016-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO - 1640000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Available lenses 143 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 207 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 845 gr (1.86 lb) 860 gr (1.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 84
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 14.0
DXO Low light rating 613 1324
Other
Battery life 400 shots 1240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-400 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Card slots Single 2
Price at launch $1,000 $1,497