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Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1L 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
  • Announced January 2005
  • Additionally referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Later Model is Sony A700
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Konica Minolta 7D and Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Konica and Samsung. The resolution of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and the GX-1L (6MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was introduced 13 months earlier than the GX-1L making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Minolta 7D grades against the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Samsung GX-1L

 Minolta 7D GX-1L 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Konica Minolta 7D

 GX-1L Minolta 7D 
IntroducedFebruary 2006January 2005Fresher by 13 months
Display resolution210k207kSharper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Samsung GX-1L

 Minolta 7D GX-1L 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 7D has got exterior dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Konica Minolta 7D and Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the GX-1L.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and GX-1L is 57 and 69 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 7D and GX-1L.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older Minolta 7D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-1L
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
51
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
39
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (400 per charge)
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography advice
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
9
can't shoot video
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Samsung GX-1L
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Konica Samsung
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Samsung GX-1L
Otherwise known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-01-17 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 143 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 207 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845g (1.86 pounds) 570g (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-400 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,000 $0