Is the Minolta Maxxum 7000 compatible with the Minolta Maxxum 7000i?

Question:What is the difference between these two cameras? I have a 7000i (I think aka Dynax) but almost everything online talks about the 7000.

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The 7000i added:

Faster and more sensitive AF

Faster film advancement

A new flash shoe that was incompatible with older flash units

Supported the Minolta AF lens system

Introduced the "Expansion Card System" which was a precursor to today's innumerable "Scene Modes" found in most digital cameras. This was an early attempt to save the novice photographer from having to actually learn anything about f-stops and shutter speeds and EV.