Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and Nikon D600. The complete galleries are available at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery and Nikon D600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D600
Minolta 7D | D600 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Konica Minolta 7D
D600 | Minolta 7D | |||
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Launched | November 2012 | ![]() | January 2005 | Newer by 95 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 207k | Crisper display (+714k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D600
Minolta 7D | D600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D600 Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | Nikon D600 | |
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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 |