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Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Olympus E-300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300 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
  • Released January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Newer Model is Sony A700
Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Released January 2005
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-330
Photography Glossary

Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Konica and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and E-300 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Minolta 7D was manufactured at a similar time to the E-300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Minolta 7D scores against the E-300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Olympus E-300

 Minolta 7D E-300 
Screen dimensions2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution207k134kClearer screen (+73k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 E-300 Minolta 7D 

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Olympus E-300

 Minolta 7D E-300 
ReleasedJanuary 2005January 2005Same age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 7D provides outer dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) and the Olympus E-300 has dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the E-300.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and E-300 is 57 and 67 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 7D and E-300.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Minolta 7D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-300 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-300 Portrait photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
48
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-300 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
51
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography details
Olympus E-300 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
37
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography info
Olympus E-300 Travel photography info
39
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography info
Olympus E-300 Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
low max ISO (400)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Konica Minolta 7D
Vlogging with Olympus E-300
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Olympus E-300
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DOlympus E-300
General Information
Brand Konica Olympus
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Olympus E-300
Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital EVOLT E-300
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-01-17 2005-01-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 143 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 1.8 inches
Resolution of display 207k dot 134k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 845g (1.86 lbs) 624g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 613 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-400 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,000 $800