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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD10

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD10 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
  • Introduced January 2005
  • Also Known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Successor is Sony A700
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Successor is Sigma SD14
Photography Glossary

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Konica Minolta 7D versus Sigma SD10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Konica and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and SD10 (3MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was launched 11 months after the SD10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Minolta 7D matches up against the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Sigma SD10

 Minolta 7D SD10 
IntroducedJanuary 2005March 2004Newer by 11 months
Display size2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution207k130kSharper display (+77k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 SD10 Minolta 7D 

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Sigma SD10

 Minolta 7D SD10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account 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") along with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Minolta 7D versus the SD10.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and SD10 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and SD10.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Konica Minolta 7D to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Minolta 7D provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Street photography with Sigma SD10
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
43
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950g)
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography advice
Sigma SD10 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
36
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
39
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
29
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD10 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Konica Minolta 7D
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
9
no video shooting
9
lack of video recording
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Sigma SD10
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DSigma SD10
General Information
Company Konica Sigma
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Sigma SD10
Also Known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-01-17 2004-03-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sigma SA
Available lenses 143 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 1.8"
Display resolution 207 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 950 grams (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-400 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,000 $198