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Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Konica Minolta 7D
(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
  • Revealed January 2005
  • Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Replacement is Sony A700
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Konica Minolta 7D versus Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Konica and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was introduced 4 years prior to the GX-20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Minolta 7D grades vs the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Samsung GX-20

 Minolta 7D GX-20 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 GX-20 Minolta 7D 
IntroducedJanuary 2008January 2005Fresher by 36 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kSharper display (+23k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Samsung GX-20

 Minolta 7D GX-20 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 7D provides physical measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Konica Minolta 7D versus Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Minolta 7D and the GX-20.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and GX-20 is 57 and 58 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and GX-20.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung GX-20 to offer extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
50
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography details
Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
bad battery (400 shots)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
39
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (400 per charge)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
bad battery (400 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Konica Minolta 7D
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Samsung GX-20
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DSamsung GX-20
General Information
Make Konica Samsung
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Samsung GX-20
Also called Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-01-17 2008-01-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 143 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 207 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 845g (1.86 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 68
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.2
DXO Low light score 613 714
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-400 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $850