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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D850

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D850 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
  • Introduced January 2005
  • Additionally referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Successor is Sony A700
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Previous Model is Nikon D810
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D850 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Konica and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and D850 (46MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and D850 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Minolta 7D was announced 13 years earlier than the D850 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Minolta 7D matches up versus the D850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Nikon D850

 Minolta 7D D850 

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 D850 Minolta 7D 
IntroducedAugust 2017January 2005Newer by 153 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k207kCrisper display (+2152k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D850

 Minolta 7D D850 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 7D provides physical measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) and the Nikon D850 has specifications of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Konica Minolta 7D versus Nikon D850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Minolta 7D against the D850.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and D850 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and D850.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Minolta 7D having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon D850 will render more detail with its extra 40MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography info
Nikon D850 Portrait photography info
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
86
manual focus
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
66
tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography details
Nikon D850 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
bad battery (400 shots)
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (1,840 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography details
Nikon D850 Travel photography details
39
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
good battery (1,840 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
great megapixels (46MP)
more heavy than competition in class (1,015g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D850 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
bad battery (400 shots)
no Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
great megapixels (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (1,840 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D850 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
30
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Nikon D850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D850
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DNikon D850
General Information
Manufacturer Konica Nikon
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Nikon D850
Also called as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-01-17 2017-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 153
Cross focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Available lenses 143 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 207k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.75x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845g (1.86 pounds) 1015g (2.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 100
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 14.8
DXO Low light score 613 2660
Other
Battery life 400 shots 1840 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD
Card slots Single Two
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