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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 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
  • Released January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • New Model is Sony A700
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A900
  • Updated by Sony A99 II
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Konica and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and A99 (24MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Minolta 7D was introduced 9 years before the A99 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Minolta 7D matches up against the A99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Sony A99

 Minolta 7D A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 A99 Minolta 7D 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2005Fresher by 96 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k207kCrisper display (+1022k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Sony A99

 Minolta 7D A99 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 7D provides exterior measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Minolta 7D versus the A99.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and A99 is 57 and 57 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and A99.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Minolta 7D having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A99 will result in more detail using its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography features
Sony A99 Portrait photography features
50
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography highlights
Sony A99 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution (6MP)
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
39
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
environment sealing
good resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography factors
Sony A99 Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
bad battery power (400 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging info
Sony A99 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
76
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Sony A99
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DSony SLT-A99
General Information
Manufacturer Konica Sony
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Sony SLT-A99
Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-01-17 2012-12-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
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 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 207 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845 grams (1.86 lb) 812 grams (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 58 89
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 14.0
DXO Low light score 613 1555
Other
Battery life 400 shots 500 shots
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 recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots Single Two
Retail pricing $1,000 $1,998