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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D610

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D610 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
  • Additionally referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Updated by Sony A700
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon D600
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D610 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Konica and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D610 (24MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Minolta 7D was manufactured 9 years before the D610 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Minolta 7D grades against the D610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D610

 Minolta 7D D610 

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D610 Minolta 7D 
LaunchedOctober 2013January 2005Newer by 106 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k207kClearer display (+714k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D610

 Minolta 7D D610 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 7D features exterior dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) while the Nikon D610 has dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Minolta 7D against the D610.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and D610 is 57 and 56 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 7D and D610.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Minolta 7D due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D610 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography features
Nikon D610 Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
82
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography highlights
Nikon D610 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Sports photography with Nikon D610
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
low battery life (400 per charge)
70
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography factors
Nikon D610 Travel photography factors
39
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (400 per charge)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
environment sealing
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography information
Nikon D610 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
low battery life (400 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging info
Nikon D610 Vlogging info
9
no video
30
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D610
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D610
General Information
Company Konica Nikon
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D610
Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-01-17 2013-10-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Available lenses 143 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 207k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845g (1.86 lb) 850g (1.87 lb)
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 Overall score 58 94
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 14.4
DXO Low light score 613 2925
Other
Battery life 400 images 900 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots Single Dual
Retail cost $1,000 $1,600