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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD14

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
42
Features
30
Overall
37

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD14 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
  • Alternative Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Refreshed by Sony A700
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD14 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Konica Minolta 7D and Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Konica and Sigma. The resolution of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and the SD14 (5MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was released 20 months earlier than the SD14 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Minolta 7D matches up vs the SD14 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Sigma SD14

 Minolta 7D SD14 
Screen resolution207k150kCrisper screen (+57k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 SD14 Minolta 7D 
AnnouncedSeptember 2006January 2005Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Sigma SD14

 Minolta 7D SD14 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 7D offers outer 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 Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check out the Konica Minolta 7D and Sigma SD14 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Minolta 7D and the SD14.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and SD14 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and SD14.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Konica Minolta 7D to offer more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
48
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography features
Sigma SD14 Travel photography features
39
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
42
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD14 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
not so great battery life (400 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging advice
Sigma SD14 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Sigma SD14
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DSigma SD14
General Information
Company Konica Sigma
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Sigma SD14
Also called Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-01-17 2006-09-26
Physical type 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 area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sigma SA
Number of lenses 143 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 207 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 845 gr (1.86 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-400 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,000 $198