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Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1S 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
  • Other Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Replacement is Sony A700
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Konica Minolta 7D and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Konica and Samsung. The image resolution of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and the GX-1S (6MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was released 12 months prior to the GX-1S which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Minolta 7D grades vs the GX-1S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Minolta 7D GX-1S 

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

 GX-1S Minolta 7D 
ReleasedJanuary 2006January 2005Newer by 12 months
Display resolution210k207kSharper display (+3k dot)

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

 Minolta 7D GX-1S 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

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

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 7D offers external 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 Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Minolta 7D against the GX-1S.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and GX-1S is 57 and 68 respectively.

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

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

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and GX-1S.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography details
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (605g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
39
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
MP count low (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
52
lighter than others (605 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-1S as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1S Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Samsung GX-1S
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DSamsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Name Konica Samsung
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Samsung GX-1S
Also called Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-01-17 2006-01-16
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 143 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 207 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 845 grams (1.86 lb) 605 grams (1.33 lb)
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 rating 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 613 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-400 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,000 $850