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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D780 front
Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780 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
  • Announced January 2005
  • Additionally referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Later Model is Sony A700
Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon D750
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Konica and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D780 (25MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Minolta 7D was introduced 16 years before the D780 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Minolta 7D grades vs the D780 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D780

 Minolta 7D D780 

Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D780 Minolta 7D 
RevealedJanuary 2020January 2005More modern by 182 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k207kClearer display (+2152k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D780

 Minolta 7D D780 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 7D has got outer dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon D780 has specifications of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Check out the Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Minolta 7D versus the D780.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and D780 is 57 and 57 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 7D and D780.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Minolta 7D with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon D780 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D780 as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
85
manual focus
resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Street photography with Nikon D780
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
71
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography features
Nikon D780 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
low battery power (400 per charge)
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (2,260 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D780 as a Travel photography camera
39
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (400 per charge)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery (2,260 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is excellent (25MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography features
Nikon D780 Landscape photography features
48
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
low battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (2,260 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging information
Nikon D780 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
32
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D780 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D780
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D780
General Information
Brand Name Konica Nikon
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D780
Also Known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-01-17 2020-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Amount of lenses 143 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 207k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845 gr (1.86 lbs) 840 gr (1.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 613 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 2260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 EN-EL15b
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $1,000 $2,297