Minolta MND35-BK
A 64MP BSI CMOS sensor and 4K/30fps video recording stand out in this compact, 263g body, though its 1/2.3-inch sensor size limits low-light performance. The 3-inch articulating LCD and built-in Wi-Fi for smartphone control add flexibility for framing and sharing at this entry-level price point. This camera is best for casual users wanting a simple, lightweight point-and-shoot for well-lit stills and basic video, not for action or wildlife photography.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong display (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average af (0th percentile)
- Below average build (2nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)
- Below average burst (33rd 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 | 64 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 1 |
| AF Type | Yes |
| Eye AF | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| Codec | JPEG, MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta MND35-BK | Sony ZV-1F | Panasonic Lumix GH4 | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | LOUM VE418 | Gavonde W05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | compact | mirrorless | compact | compact | compact |
| Sensor | 64MP 1/2.3-inch | 20.1MP 1-inch | 16MP micro-four-thirds | ?MP 1-inch | 88MP | 64MP |
| AF Points | 1 | 425 | 49 | - | - | - |
| Burst FPS | 5 | 16 | 40 | 120 | 15 | 5 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @120fps | 8K | 8K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 136 | 254 | 560 | 179 | - | 848 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta MND35-BK | 0.4 | 39.9 | 1.9 | 33.4 | 61.1 | 79.9 | 46.6 | 71.6 | 79.8 | 11.4 | 78.1 |
| Sony ZV-1F Compare | 90.8 | 39.9 | 57.5 | 80.3 | 69.7 | 44.7 | 92.1 | 86.9 | 83.8 | 90.4 | 78.1 |
| Panasonic Lumix GH4 Compare | 4.4 | 86.9 | 94.4 | 90.1 | 72.6 | 11.4 | 96.1 | 86.9 | 83.2 | 86.9 | 35.7 |
| DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Compare | 69.4 | 39.9 | 4 | 97.9 | 89.3 | 28.7 | 46.6 | 86.9 | 73.9 | 90.4 | 78.1 |
| LOUM VE418 Compare | 36.4 | 39.9 | 35.8 | 79.4 | 88 | 87.2 | 46.6 | 64.1 | 57.1 | 86.9 | 35.7 |
| Gavonde W05 Compare | 36.4 | 39.9 | 55.6 | 33.4 | 93 | 79.9 | 46.6 | 64.1 | 85.2 | 78.1 | 35.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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