Konica Minolta 7D vs Sony A99

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.