Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D80

Lets look more in depth at the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Konica and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D80 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was announced 20 months earlier than the D80 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Minolta 7D scores versus the D80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Nikon D80. The whole galleries are available at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 7D has outside dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon D80 has sizing of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Minolta 7D against the D80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and D80 is 57 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 7D and D80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D80 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.