Konica Minolta 7D with Nikon D50 Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D and Nikon D50 Main Features

  • January, 2005
  • July, 2005
  • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
  • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 200 - 1600 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 150 x 106 x 78 mm, 845g.
  • 133 x 102 x 76 mm, 620g.
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Konica Minolta 7D Scores


Imaging score
46
Features score
45
Value for money score
64
Portability score
69
Overall score
50

Nikon D50 Scores


Imaging score
46
Features score
35
Value for money score
61
Portability score
76
Overall score
43

Nikon D50 with Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Overview


Let's compare Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D with Nikon D50. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Both of these models were released in 2005. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 6 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (D50), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Konica Minolta 7D, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600. Minolta Maxxum 7D has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), D50 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Minolta Maxxum 7D has optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, and the D50 doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Minolta Maxxum 7D D50
Brand Konica Nikon
Model Minolta Maxxum 7D D50
Announced January, 2005 July, 2005
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Nikon F
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 143 305
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 207k pixels 130k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.6 0.5
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 11.00
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ± EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions mm 23.7 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 369.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 6 MP 6 MP
Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2000
Max Native ISO 3200 1600
Min Native ISO 100 200
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None None
Video Formats
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 400 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-400 EN-EL3
Physical
Weight 845 g 620 g
Physical Dimensions 150 x 106 x 78 mm 133 x 102 x 76 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD card
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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