Minolta MNS10-BL Standard, Monochrome, High Saturation, Red, Green, Blue, Retro,
Packing a 48MP CMOS sensor and 4K video recording into a lightweight body, this compact camera uses electronic image stabilization to help steady shots. The 2.9-inch IPS LCD screen provides a clear view for framing, and AI-powered scene filters add on-the-spot creative effects. It’s best for casual shooters who want higher-resolution stills than a smartphone and easy 4K family videos, though it lacks the stabilization and audio quality needed for vlogging.
Type compact
Sensor 48MP
Video 4K
32 Overall Score
Price CA$233
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Megapixels | 48 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
| Codec | MOV |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.9" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Connectivity
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta MNS10-BL | Panasonic LUMIX S S5 | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Sony a7 ILCE7M2/B | Canon EOS R50 | Fujifilm X-T2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 48MP | 24.2MP full-frame | 47.3MP full-frame | 24.3MP full-frame | 24.2MP aps-c | 24.3MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 225 | - | 117 | 651 | 325 |
| Burst FPS | - | 7 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 8 |
| Video | 4K | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 1080p | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 630 | 734 | 599 | 328 | 310 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta MNS10-BL | 35.3 | 38.1 | 35.2 | 32 | 61.3 | 71.6 | 46 | 28 | 44.2 | 34.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S5 Compare | 83.2 | 84.7 | 94.7 | 80.5 | 84.4 | 54.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 86.8 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 74.6 | 77.2 | 96.5 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 70.6 | 92.1 | 60.3 | 87.8 | 34.2 |
| Sony a7 ILCE7M2/B Compare | 79.3 | 84.7 | 94 | 32 | 53.6 | 57.9 | 90.4 | 68.1 | 86.4 | 81.9 |
| Canon EOS R50 Compare | 94.1 | 81.7 | 13 | 80.9 | 72.7 | 90.8 | 46 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-T2 Compare | 83.4 | 84.7 | 90.6 | 77.6 | 68.7 | 93.1 | 46 | 68.1 | 63.5 | 34.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$233
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Usage Scores
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