Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN40WP-BL Blue
A 48MP BSI CMOS sensor and waterproof design to 10 feet make this compact camera stand out for worry-free underwater and outdoor use. Dual LCD screens, including a 2-inch front display, simplify selfie compositions, while the 164g body remains highly portable. This model is best for casual travelers and snorkelers who prioritize a rugged, easy-to-carry camera over advanced video features.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong sensor (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong build (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong burst (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average battery (0th percentile)
- Below average af (1st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 48 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 1 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Battery Life | 100 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB 3.0 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN40WP-BL | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 48MP 1/2.3-inch | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 1 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 164 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN40WP-BL | 0.5 | 38.1 | 70.9 | 69.8 | 49.6 | 71.6 | 0.2 | 68.1 | 7.7 | 18.1 | 10.1 | 75.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.4 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 62.6 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.3 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 92 | 94.3 | 75.9 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 92 | 86.4 | 82.6 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 0 | 94.3 | 60.9 | 92.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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