Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D750
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D750 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
- Revealed January 2005
- Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
- Renewed by Sony A700
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D700
- Renewed by Nikon D780

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D750 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Konica and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D750 (24MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

The Minolta 7D was announced 10 years prior to the D750 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Minolta 7D scores against the D750 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D750 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Nikon D750. The whole galleries are available at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D750
Minolta 7D | D750 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Konica Minolta 7D
D750 | Minolta 7D | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2005 | More recent by 117 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 207k | Crisper screen (+1022k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D750
Minolta 7D | D750 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 7D has external dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) and the Nikon D750 has dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
Check out the Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D750 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 7D compared to the D750.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and D750 is 57 and 57 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 7D and D750.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Minolta 7D having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon D750 will resolve greater detail with its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | Nikon D750 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Konica | Nikon |
Model type | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | Nikon D750 |
Also called as | Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital | - |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2005-01-17 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 6016 x 4016 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 207k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 6.5 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 845 grams (1.86 lbs) | 840 grams (1.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 58 | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 613 | 2956 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photographs | 1230 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-400 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Retail price | $1,000 | $2,000 |