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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
69
Features
79
Overall
73

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 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
  • Released January 2005
  • Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Newer Model is Sony A700
Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched November 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D300S
  • Replacement is Nikon D610
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Konica and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D600 (24MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Minolta 7D was released 8 years before the D600 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Minolta 7D grades against the D600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D600

 Minolta 7D D600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D600 Minolta 7D 
LaunchedNovember 2012January 2005Newer by 95 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k207kCrisper display (+714k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D600

 Minolta 7D D600 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 7D has got exterior 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 D600 has dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Minolta 7D versus the D600.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and D600 is 57 and 56 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and D600.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Minolta 7D because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D600 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D600 Portrait photography highlights
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography features
Nikon D600 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography factors
Nikon D600 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (6MP)
bad battery (400 shots)
70
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography information
Nikon D600 Travel photography information
39
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (400 shots)
low MP (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
66
environment sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D600 Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
bad battery (400 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
resolution is good (24MP)
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 details
Nikon D600 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
30
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D600
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D600
General Information
Company Konica Nikon
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D600
Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-01-17 2012-11-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Amount of lenses 143 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3.2"
Display resolution 207k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 lbs) 850g (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 94
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 14.2
DXO Low light score 613 2980
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 900 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots One 2
Retail cost $1,000 $1,900