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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 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
  • Launched January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Newer Model is Sony A700
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A700
  • Replacement is Sony A77 II
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Konica Minolta 7D versus Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Konica and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and A77 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was manufactured 7 years earlier than the A77 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Minolta 7D matches up versus the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Sony A77

 Minolta 7D A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 A77 Minolta 7D 
IntroducedOctober 2011January 2005More modern by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k207kSharper display (+714k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Sony A77

 Minolta 7D A77 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 7D has got physical measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) while the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Minolta 7D versus the A77.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and A77 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and A77.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A77 to offer greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
78
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Street photography with Sony A77
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6MP)
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography info
Sony A77 Travel photography info
39
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (400 shots)
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
63
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Landscape photography with Sony A77
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
bad battery power (400 shots)
no Timelapse function
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery pack (470 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging factors
Sony A77 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
76
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Sony A77
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DSony SLT-A77
General Information
Company Konica Sony
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Sony SLT-A77
Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-01-17 2011-10-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 207k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max 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
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845g (1.86 lb) 732g (1.61 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 58 78
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.2
DXO Low light score 613 801
Other
Battery life 400 images 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,000 $900