Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN50WP Black
A 48MP sensor and 5K video recording in a 147g body waterproof to 13 feet sets this camera apart for rugged use. The dual LCD setup, including a 1.7-inch selfie screen, adds framing flexibility uncommon at this price point. This is best for casual travelers and snorkelers who need a lightweight, submersible camera for basic photo and video capture without risking a smartphone.
About This Camera
A 48MP sensor and 5K video recording in a 147g body waterproof to 13 feet sets this camera apart for rugged use. The dual LCD setup, including a 1.7-inch selfie screen, adds framing flexibility uncommon at this price point. This is best for casual travelers and snorkelers who need a lightweight, submersible camera for basic photo and video capture without risking a smartphone.
- Type compact
- Video 5K
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 147
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong build (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong sensor (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Megapixels | 48 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 5K |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.8 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN50WP | Sony a7 a7 V | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z Z8 | Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 33MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 1053 | 493 | 425 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 12 | 30 | 15 | 30 |
| Video | 5K | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 147 | 610 | 590 | 820 | 476 | 658 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN50WP | 33.4 | 36.2 | 68.4 | 29 | 72.8 | 66.1 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 17.9 | 56 | 33 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.4 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 96.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.3 | 88.1 | 83.5 | 49 | 98.6 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 98 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 90.7 | 89.4 | 98.5 | 96 | 99.5 | 64.5 | 89 | 83.7 | 93.4 | 94.5 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 X-T5 Compare | 88.2 | 89.4 | 91.7 | 80.8 | 91.4 | 97.4 | 95.7 | 83.7 | 85.4 | 94.5 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 97.3 | 91.3 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 93.1 | 49 | 90.3 | 99.2 | 93.4 | 87.6 | 84.7 |
Usage Scores
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