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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 II

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 II 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
  • Revealed January 2005
  • Alternative Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • New Model is Sony A700
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A99
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Konica Minolta 7D and Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Konica and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Minolta 7D was brought out 12 years prior to the A99 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Minolta 7D matches up versus the A99 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Sony A99 II

 Minolta 7D A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Konica Minolta 7D

 A99 II Minolta 7D 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016January 2005Newer by 142 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k207kSharper screen (+1022k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Sony A99 II

 Minolta 7D A99 II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 7D provides physical 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 Sony A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Minolta 7D against the A99 II.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and A99 II is 57 and 57 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and A99 II.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Minolta 7D due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A99 II will give more detail having its extra 36MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography info
Sony A99 II Portrait photography info
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Street photography with Sony A99 II
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Sports photography with Sony A99 II
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery power (490 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography highlights
Sony A99 II Travel photography highlights
39
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (490 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Landscape photography with Sony A99 II
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
terrible battery life (400 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery power (490 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 II as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
78
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Sony A99 II
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Manufacturer Konica Sony
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Sony Alpha A99 II
Also Known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-01-17 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 207 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 845 grams (1.86 lbs) 849 grams (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 92
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 13.4
DXO Low light rating 613 2317
Other
Battery life 400 photos 490 photos
Battery style Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery ID NP-400 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots Single Two
Price at launch $1,000 $3,198