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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D810

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D810 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
  • Introduced January 2005
  • Additionally Known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Successor is Sony A700
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D800
  • Renewed by Nikon D850
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D810 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Konica and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D810 (36MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Minolta 7D was unveiled 10 years prior to the D810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Minolta 7D matches up against the D810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D810

 Minolta 7D D810 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D810 Minolta 7D 
IntroducedJune 2014January 2005More recent by 114 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k207kSharper display (+1022k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D810

 Minolta 7D D810 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 7D provides outer dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) while the Nikon D810 has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Look at the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Minolta 7D against the D810.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and D810 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 7D and D810.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Minolta 7D having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D810 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D810 Portrait photography highlights
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography info
Nikon D810 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography factors
Nikon D810 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
terrible battery (400 shots)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (1,200 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Travel photography camera
39
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (400 shots)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
63
great battery life (1,200 per charge)
environment proof
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than others in class (980 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (1,200 per charge)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging details
Nikon D810 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
28
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (980 grams)
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D810
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D810
General Information
Make Konica Nikon
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D810
Also Known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-01-17 2014-06-26
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 measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Total lenses 143 309
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.2"
Screen resolution 207k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/250s
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)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 845 grams (1.86 lb) 980 grams (2.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 58 97
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 14.8
DXO Low light rating 613 2853
Other
Battery life 400 photos 1200 photos
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 for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $1,000 $1,999