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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D7100

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
80
Overall
70

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Updated by Sony A700
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D7000
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7200
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D7100 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Konica and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D7100 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was unveiled 9 years before the D7100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Minolta 7D matches up versus the D7100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D7100

 Minolta 7D D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D7100 Minolta 7D 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2005Newer by 100 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k207kClearer screen (+1022k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D7100

 Minolta 7D D7100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 7D has external measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) and the Nikon D7100 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D7100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the D7100.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and D7100 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and D7100.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon D7100 to offer you extra detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography highlights
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
78
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Street photography with Nikon D7100
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography information
Nikon D7100 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (6MP)
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography information
Nikon D7100 Travel photography information
39
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
low megapixels (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
weather sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography info
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography info
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Konica Minolta 7D
Vlogging with Nikon D7100
9
no video shooting
30
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D7100
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D7100
General Information
Manufacturer Konica Nikon
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D7100
Otherwise known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-01-17 2013-04-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Total lenses 143 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 207 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 845 grams (1.86 lb) 765 grams (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 83
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 13.7
DXO Low light rating 613 1256
Other
Battery life 400 images 950 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-400 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $1,000 $800