Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 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
- Revealed January 2005
- Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
- Replacement is Sony A700
(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

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).

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.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Samsung GX-20
Minolta 7D | GX-20 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Konica Minolta 7D
GX-20 | Minolta 7D | |||
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Introduced | January 2008 | ![]() | January 2005 | Fresher by 36 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 207k | Sharper display (+23k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Samsung GX-20
Minolta 7D | GX-20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Konica Minolta 7D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | Samsung GX-20 | |
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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 |