Minolta MN50WP Black 2024
Minolta
49 Overall Score
vs
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
Sony
97 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Minolta MN50WP Black 2024
No customer feedback yet
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
88 out of 100 high confidence 66 reviews
The Sony FX30 is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier cinema camera for its price, delivering superb image quality, excellent autofocus, and robust features like dual base ISO and XLR audio. Users highlight its value as a beginner-friendly yet professional-grade tool, with many noting it rivals more expensive models like the FX3. Minor criticisms include the lack of a viewfinder, a complicated menu system, and some software quirks, but these are largely overshadowed by its performance and versatility.
Pros
- Superb image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Great value for price
- Dual base ISO
- XLR audio handle
Cons
- No viewfinder
- Complicated menu system
- Rolling shutter could be better
- No shutter angle option
- No open gate mode
Image quality 12
Value for money 10
Autofocus 5
Build quality 4
Overheating 3
Menu usability 3
Scores
Product Photography
Video
Photography
Beginner
Youtube
Wedding Events
Streaming
Vlogging
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Specifications
| Minolta MN50WP | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 48 MP★ | 26 MP |
| ISO Range | — | 100★ |
| Processor | — | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | VideoPhase Detection: 495 |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 5K | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit, XAVC S, XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, XAVC Proxy, ProResRAW 16-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 2.8" | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | Micro-USB B | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)★ |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Minolta MN50WP Black 2024
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong video (76th percentile)
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile)
- Below average af (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average display (30th percentile)
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Minolta MN50WP Black 20240.020score per dollar
vs
Sony FX30 Gray 20220.003score per dollar
Minolta MN50WP Black 2024 offers 6.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony FX30
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 22 of 33 specs.
