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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong sensor (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong display (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
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 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 | Panasonic LUMIX S S5 | Nikon Z5 | Leica Q2 Monochrom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact |
| Sensor | - | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.3MP full-frame | 47.3MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 121 | 325 | 225 | 273 | - |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 100 | 7 | 4.5 | 10 |
| Video | 5K | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 136 | 580 | 998 | 630 | 590 | 734 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta MN50WP-R | 35.3 | 38.1 | 69.9 | 32 | 75.2 | 71.6 | 46 | 68.1 | 18.1 | 51.6 | 34.2 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.5 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 82.7 | 93.6 | 98.2 | 95.9 | 68.7 | 93.1 | 46 | 85.4 | 68.5 | 84.6 | 91.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S5 Compare | 83.2 | 84.7 | 94.7 | 80.5 | 84.4 | 54.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z5 Compare | 85.1 | 93.6 | 93.7 | 2.2 | 93 | 57.9 | 93.9 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 86.8 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 74.6 | 77.2 | 96.5 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 70.6 | 92.1 | 60.3 | 87.8 | 70.1 | 34.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$288
Price History
Usage Scores
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