Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus SH-2

Lets examine more in depth at the Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus SH-2, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Konica and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and SH-2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Minolta 7D was announced 11 years prior to the SH-2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Minolta 7D matches up against the SH-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 7D has outside dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Konica Minolta 7D vs Olympus SH-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the SH-2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and SH-2 is 57 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 7D and SH-2.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Minolta 7D having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SH-2 will render more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.