Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

In this write-up, we are matching up the Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Konica and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and DP2 Merrill (15MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was announced 8 years earlier than the DP2 Merrill and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Minolta 7D matches up vs the DP2 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 7D has external dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Minolta 7D and the DP2 Merrill.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and DP2 Merrill is 57 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 7D and DP2 Merrill.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sigma DP2 Merrill to deliver greater detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.