Minolta ProShot MN40Z Black
A 20MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS sensor combines with a 40x optical zoom lens covering a 24–960mm equivalent range, stabilized optically for sharper handheld shots at extreme focal lengths. Built-in Wi-Fi, scene modes like face beautifier and HDR, and AAA battery power add straightforward, travel-friendly versatility. It suits casual beginners and travelers who prioritize long reach and simple operation over low-light or video performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (72th percentile) 72th
Cons
- Below average af (1th percentile)
- Below average build (20th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average display (25th 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 | 20 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 5 |
| Eye AF | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 6 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
Build
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta ProShot MN40Z | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z Z8 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Fujifilm X-T X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | bridge | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20MP 1/2.3-inch | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 5 | 759 | 493 | 1053 | 425 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | 6 | 30 | 30 | 12 | 15 | 30 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 435 | 610 | 820 | 590 | 476 | 658 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta ProShot MN40Z | 1.1 | 35.5 | 19.9 | 55 | 20.4 | 25.5 | 44.9 | 25.3 | 47.8 | 31.1 | 71.8 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.2 | 94.6 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.6 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.1 | 96.7 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 98.4 | 96.1 | 99.4 | 64.2 | 88.8 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 99.2 | 84.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.1 | 87.7 | 83.2 | 48.4 | 98.6 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 92 | 98.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Compare | 87.4 | 93 | 91.5 | 80.1 | 87.8 | 97.5 | 95.6 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 96.7 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare | 96.9 | 90.9 | 96.5 | 90.4 | 93 | 48.4 | 90.1 | 99.2 | 93.1 | 92 | 84.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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