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.
Type compact
Video 5K
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 147 g
35 Overall Score
Price CA$287
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong build (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong sensor (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (16th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
- Below average af (32th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Megapixels | 48 MP |
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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN50WP | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 X-H1 | Nikon Z Z6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 779 | 121 | 325 | 273 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 15 | 100 | 12 |
| Video | 5K | 6K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 147 | 609 | 658 | 580 | 998 | 585 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN50WP | 31.9 | 34.9 | 68 | 27.8 | 72.4 | 65.4 | 44.9 | 24.5 | 15.9 | 52.2 | 32.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.2 | 86.6 | 94.4 | 92.7 | 89.2 | 57.8 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93 | 92.2 | 99.5 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 96.8 | 87.1 | 96.4 | 90.3 | 93 | 47.8 | 90.1 | 82.2 | 93 | 71.8 | 84 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III Compare | 76.4 | 81.2 | 93.7 | 90.3 | 65.4 | 39.9 | 91.8 | 82.2 | 93 | 99.9 | 96.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 X-H1 Compare | 77.9 | 92.8 | 99.1 | 96.5 | 65.4 | 89.7 | 44.9 | 82.2 | 63.1 | 83.4 | 90 |
| Nikon Z Z6 Compare | 77.9 | 92.8 | 93.8 | 70.5 | 69.9 | 52.7 | 44.9 | 82.2 | 93 | 87.3 | 84 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$287
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$287
May 3, 2026 CA$287
Usage Scores
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