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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD15

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Released January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Refreshed by Sony A700
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD14
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD15, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Konica and Sigma. The image resolution of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and the SD15 (5MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was unveiled 6 years earlier than the SD15 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Minolta 7D scores against the SD15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Sigma SD15

 Minolta 7D SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 SD15 Minolta 7D 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2005More recent by 62 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k207kSharper screen (+253k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Sigma SD15

 Minolta 7D SD15 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 7D comes with exterior 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 SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Minolta 7D versus the SD15.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and SD15 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and SD15.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Konica Minolta 7D to offer you extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
50
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography info
Sigma SD15 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
bad battery pack (400 CIPA)
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography features
Sigma SD15 Travel photography features
39
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (400 shots)
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography info
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
bad battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Konica Minolta 7D
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Sigma SD15
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Konica Sigma
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Sigma SD15
Otherwise known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-01-17 2010-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sigma SA
Available lenses 143 76
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 207k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
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 speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845g (1.86 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Physical 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 score 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 613 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-400 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,000 $1,500