Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax VS20
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax VS20 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
- Launched January 2005
- Alternative Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
- Successor is Sony A700
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2012
Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Konica Minolta 7D versus Pentax VS20, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Konica and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and VS20 (16MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and VS20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Minolta 7D was announced 8 years prior to the VS20 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Minolta 7D matches up versus the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and Pentax Optio VS20. The whole galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery and Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Pentax VS20
Minolta 7D | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Konica Minolta 7D
VS20 | Minolta 7D | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2005 | Fresher by 85 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 207k | Sharper display (+253k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Pentax VS20
Minolta 7D | VS20 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 7D features outside measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Konica Minolta 7D versus Pentax VS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the VS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and VS20 is 57 and 90 respectively.
Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and VS20.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Minolta 7D having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax VS20 will give you extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Konica | Pentax |
Model | Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Alternate name | Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital | - |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2005-01-17 | 2012-01-25 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 207 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 845 grams (1.86 lb) | 235 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-400 | D-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,000 | $106 |