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Minolta MN50WP-R red 2024
Weighing just 147g and waterproof to 13 feet, it shoots 48MP stills and 5K video with a dual-LCD design that includes a 1.7-inch front-facing screen for selfies. The secondary display and 16x digital zoom offer framing convenience, but test scores reveal weak image quality despite the high resolution claims. This camera is best for casual snorkelers and beachgoers who need a lightweight, waterproof point-and-shoot for quick social-media-ready photos and videos.
Type compact
Video 5K
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 136 g
40 Overall Score
Price CA$281
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Megapixels | 48 MP |
Video
| Max Resolution | 5K |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.8" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta MN50WP-R | Nikon Z Z6 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | OM System OM-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 273 | 121 | 325 | 225 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 12 | 15 | 100 | 12 | 30 |
| Video | 5K | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 136 | 585 | 580 | 998 | 725 | 366 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta MN50WP-R | 36.7 | 40.4 | 72.7 | 34.2 | 78.2 | 73.5 | 46.7 | 72.7 | 22.2 | 52.5 | 36.4 |
| Nikon Z Z6 Compare | 85.7 | 94.9 | 94.9 | 78.9 | 75.7 | 60.8 | 91.3 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 90.3 | 89.3 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84.6 | 87.6 | 94.8 | 91.7 | 71.1 | 49.5 | 94.2 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 99.9 | 97.3 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 85.8 | 94.9 | 98.8 | 96.4 | 71.1 | 93.3 | 46.7 | 87.4 | 73.7 | 86.5 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Compare | 86.2 | 93.2 | 97.3 | 91 | 87.1 | 48.4 | 46.7 | 87.4 | 95.3 | 86.5 | 89.3 |
| OM System OM-5 Compare | 84.6 | 92.2 | 79.2 | 87.3 | 76.9 | 49.5 | 91.3 | 87.4 | 90.1 | 71.2 | 94.6 |
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