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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D70

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D70 front
Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D70 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
  • Launched January 2005
  • Other Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Replacement is Sony A700
Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Revealed April 2004
  • Renewed by Nikon D80
Photography Glossary

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D70 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D70, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Konica and Nikon. The resolution of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and the D70 (6MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was manufactured 10 months after the D70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Minolta 7D scores against the D70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D70

 Minolta 7D D70 
RevealedJanuary 2005April 2004More modern by 10 months
Screen dimension2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution207k130kSharper screen (+77k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D70 Minolta 7D 

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D70

 Minolta 7D D70 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 7D provides outside 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 D70 has specifications of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Minolta 7D versus the D70.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and D70 is 57 and 61 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D70 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and D70.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger Minolta 7D provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D70 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D70 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography details
Nikon D70 Portrait photography details
50
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
52
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D70 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D70 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (6MP)
bad battery (400 CIPA)
42
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography factors
Nikon D70 Travel photography factors
39
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (400 shots)
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
43
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography features
Nikon D70 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
bad battery (400 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Konica Minolta 7D
Vlogging with Nikon D70
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D70
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D70
General Information
Brand Name Konica Nikon
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D70
Also called Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-01-17 2004-04-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Amount of lenses 143 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 207 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845 grams (1.86 lb) 679 grams (1.50 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 50
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 10.3
DXO Low light score 613 529
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-400 EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,000 $296