Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D with Sony SLT-A77 Overview
Let's compare Sony SLT-A77 with Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras.
Sony A77 was released in 2011, and Konica Minolta 7D in 2005.
SLT-A77 is newer, which is a plus. Minolta Maxxum 7D 6 years older.
6 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of SLT-A77 is greater than that of Minolta Maxxum 7D. The difference of 18 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.
At the second camera (Minolta Maxxum 7D), 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 Sony A77, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800.
Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization.
Sony A77 has a larger 3-inch Articulated screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
SLT-A77 has electronic viewfinder, and the Minolta Maxxum 7D doesn’t have.
Viewfinder SLT-A77 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, Minolta Maxxum 7D has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony SLT-A77 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony SLT-A77 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
SLT-A77 |
Minolta Maxxum 7D |
| Brand |
Sony
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Konica
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| Model |
SLT-A77 |
Minolta Maxxum 7D |
| Announced |
October, 2011 |
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 |
Articulated |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
207k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2359 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.73 |
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 |
19 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
11 |
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 |
12.0 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 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 |
24 MP |
6 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
3008 x 2000 |
| Max Native ISO |
16000 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
50 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
25600 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
None |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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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 |
Built-In |
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 |
470 shots |
400 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-FM500H |
NP-400 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
732 g |
845 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
143 x 104 x 81 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 |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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