Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-10

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Konica Minolta 7D versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Konica and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and GX-10 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was released 20 months earlier than the GX-10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Minolta 7D matches up against the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are available at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 7D offers exterior measurements 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 Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Konica Minolta 7D versus Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the GX-10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and GX-10 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and GX-10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung GX-10 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.