Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D5300

Following is a extensive review of the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D5300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Konica and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D5300 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was announced 10 years prior to the D5300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Minolta 7D scores versus the D5300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Nikon D5300. The whole galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 7D features outer 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 D5300 has sizing of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Minolta 7D against the D5300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and D5300 is 57 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and D5300.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D5300 to result in greater detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D will be behind in sensor tech.