Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D with Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Overview
Let's compare Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 with Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras.
Sony A700 was released in 2007, and Konica Minolta 7D in 2005.
Alpha DSLR-A700 is newer, which is a plus. Minolta Maxxum 7D 2 years older.
However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Alpha DSLR-A700 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.
Sony A700 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.
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. Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Minolta Maxxum 7D |
| Brand |
Sony
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Konica
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| Model |
Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Minolta Maxxum 7D |
| Announced |
December, 2007 |
January, 2005 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Mid-size SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
143 |
143 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
2" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
920k pixels |
207k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.6 |
0.6 |
| 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 |
11 |
9 |
| 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 |
1/8000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
5.0 fps |
3.0 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 |
12.00 |
no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
mm |
| Sensor Area |
366.6 mm² |
0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
12 MP |
6 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4272 x 2848 |
3008 x 2000 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
None |
| Video Formats |
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| 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 |
0 shots |
400 shots |
| Battery Type |
|
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-FM500H |
NP-400 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
768 g |
845 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
142 x 105 x 80 mm |
150 x 106 x 78 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), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Storage Slots |
2 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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