Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Konica Minolta 7D versus Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Konica and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was revealed 6 years before the SD1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Minolta 7D grades against the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are available at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 7D comes with physical measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Konica Minolta 7D versus Sigma SD1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Minolta 7D versus the SD1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and SD1 is 57 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and SD1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sigma SD1 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.