Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 II

On this page, we are looking at the Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Konica and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Minolta 7D was introduced 10 years prior to the A77 II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Minolta 7D matches up against the A77 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are available at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 7D has physical dimensions 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 A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A77 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Minolta 7D against the A77 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and A77 II is 57 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 7D and A77 II.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A77 II to offer you extra detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.