Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D5100

On this page, we are evaluating the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D5100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Konica and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D5100 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was revealed 7 years before the D5100 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Minolta 7D scores vs the D5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Nikon D5100. The full galleries are viewable at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Nikon D5100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 7D enjoys outside dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) while the Nikon D5100 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the D5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and D5100 is 57 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 7D and D5100.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D5100 to give you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.