Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330
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![Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-ek-fs.jpg)
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
- Newer Model is Sony A700
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
- Launched March 2006
- Additionally Known as EVOLT E-330
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
- Refreshed by Olympus E-450
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Konica Minolta 7D and Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Konica and Olympus. The resolution of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and the E-330 (7MP) is pretty well matched but the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and E-330 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.
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The Minolta 7D was revealed 14 months earlier than the E-330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Minolta 7D matches up versus the E-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and Olympus E-330. The full galleries are viewable at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery and Olympus E-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Olympus E-330
Minolta 7D | E-330 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Konica Minolta 7D
E-330 | Minolta 7D | |||
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Launched | March 2006 | ![]() | January 2005 | More recent by 14 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 215k | ![]() | 207k | Sharper screen (+8k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Olympus E-330
Minolta 7D | E-330 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 7D has physical 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-330 has proportions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Examine the Konica Minolta 7D and Olympus E-330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Minolta 7D compared to the E-330.
![Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 size comparison Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-vs-Olympus-E-330-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and E-330 is 57 and 65 respectively.
![Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-vs-Olympus-E-330-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 7D and E-330.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Minolta 7D with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-330 will give more detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-vs-Olympus-E-330-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder
![Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-vs-Olympus-E-330-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus E-330 Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | Olympus E-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Konica | Olympus |
Model | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | Olympus E-330 |
Also called as | Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital | EVOLT E-330 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2005-01-17 | 2006-03-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 7MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 3136 x 2352 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 143 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 207 thousand dot | 215 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 845 grams (1.86 lbs) | 616 grams (1.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") |
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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-400 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,000 | $1,100 |