Pentax K-x with Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Overview
Let's compare Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D with Pentax K-x.
The first model related to Semi-Pro DSLR, the second to Entry-Level DSLR cameras.
Konica Minolta 7D was released in 2005, and Pentax K-x in 2009.
K-x is newer, which is a plus. Minolta Maxxum 7D 4 years older.
The sensor resolution of K-x is greater than that of Minolta Maxxum 7D. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot.
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.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Minolta Maxxum 7D has optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, and the K-x 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 5.0 fps continuous shooting.
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Minolta Maxxum 7D |
K-x |
| Brand |
Konica
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Pentax
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| Model |
Minolta Maxxum 7D |
K-x |
| Announced |
January, 2005 |
December, 2009 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Compact SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Pentax KAF2 |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
143 |
150 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
207k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
96% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.6 |
0.57 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
11 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/6000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
5.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
16.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
mm |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
372.9 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
6 MP |
12 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
3008 x 2000 |
4288 x 2848 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
12800 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
1280 x 720 |
| Video Formats |
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Motion JPEG |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
400 shots |
1900 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-400 |
4 x AA |
| Physical |
| Weight |
845 g |
580 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
150 x 106 x 78 mm |
123 x 92 x 68 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
SD/SDHC card |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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