Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D

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    Highlights

    • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.5" 207k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
    • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D was announced in 2005 and is an APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) DSLR camera with 6 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.5" screen with 207k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a built-in Sensor Shift in body image stabilization.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D.

    PROS

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Video Capture
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 58
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.5"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
    •   Weight - 845 g (1.86 lb / 29.81 oz)

    Successor

    In 2007 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D was replaced by Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and its successor.

    UPGRADES Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 vs Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
    Higher Sensor Resolution 10.24 Megapixel vs 6 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
    Max Image Resolution 4272 x 2848 vs 3008 x 2000
    More Focus Points 11 vs 9
    Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
    Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 207k dot
    Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/160 sec
    Higher DxO Color Depth 22.3 vs 21.2
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.9 vs 11.0
    Higher DxO Overall Score 66 vs 58
    HDMI Output vs
    Environmental Sealing vs
    Lighter 768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz) vs 845 g (1.86 lb / 29.81 oz)
    More Storage Slots 2 vs 1
    DOWNGRADES Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 vs Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
    Lower DxO Low Light ISO 581 vs 613

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D vs Alpha DSLR-A700.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D has a 2.5" Fixed screen with 207k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.90x (0.60x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.5 x 15.7 mm369 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D has Sony A lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D.

    Sony DSLR-A700
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    APS-C

    10.24 MP

    Samsung NX20
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Olympus OM-D E-M5
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    Micro Four Thirds

    16.1 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Pentax K-7
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    APS-C

    15 MP

    Samsung NX2000
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Panasonic GH5S
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    Micro Four Thirds

    10.28 MP

    Samsung NX1000
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    APS-C

    20.3 MP

    Panasonic GX1
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    Micro Four Thirds

    16 MP

    Olympus PEN E-PL1s
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    Micro Four Thirds

    12 MP

    Panasonic GH1
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    Micro Four Thirds

    12 MP

    Leica M11
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    Full Frame

    60.3 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D comes with NP-400 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D has Electronically-controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range. You can also do exposure lock and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D has a built-in flash and also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D has dimensions of 150 x 106 x 78 mm (5.91 x 4.17 x 3.07"). It weighs 845 g (1.86 lb / 29.81 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    150 mm (5.91")

    106 mm (4.17")

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    78 mm (3.07")

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    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D dimensions

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    61

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    59

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.5"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 845 g (1.86 lb / 29.81 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 845 g (1.86 lb / 29.81 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

    Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Evaluation

    We evaluate Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and give score of 57 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    57

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D a score of 69 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 58

    Photo

    GOOD
    71

    We give Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D a score of 71 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec

    Video

    BAD
    0

    We give Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D a score of 0 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D a score of 69 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D a score of 68 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.5"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 207k dot

    Connectivity

    POOR
    41

    We give Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D a score of 41 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    BAD
    37

    We give Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D a score of 37 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 845 g (1.86 lb / 29.81 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots


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