On sale 20%
Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN53Z-R Red
The 53x optical zoom lens and 16MP sensor deliver extreme telephoto reach in a compact body, though it lacks image stabilization for handheld long shots. Built-in Wi‑Fi and scene modes simplify sharing, while the 507g weight enhances portability for day trips. This camera suits casual beginners who prioritize a point‑and‑shoot with massive zoom for stills over video or low‑light action.
Type bridge
Video 1080p
Weight 962 g
24 Overall Score
Price $279
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN53Z-R | Nikon Z Z6 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 | OM System OM-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | bridge | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 273 | 121 | 325 | 225 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 12 | 15 | 100 | 12 | 30 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 962 | 585 | 580 | 998 | 725 | 366 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN53Z-R | 36.7 | 40.4 | 58.8 | 34.2 | 24.4 | 9.8 | 46.7 | 30.7 | 58.8 | 51 | 36.4 |
| Nikon Z Z6 Compare | 85.7 | 94.9 | 94.9 | 78.9 | 75.7 | 60.9 | 91.3 | 87.5 | 95.3 | 90.1 | 89.3 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84.6 | 87.6 | 94.8 | 91.7 | 71.2 | 49.5 | 94.2 | 87.5 | 95.3 | 99.9 | 97.3 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 85.8 | 94.9 | 98.8 | 96.4 | 71.2 | 93.3 | 46.7 | 87.5 | 73.8 | 86.4 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Compare | 86.2 | 93.2 | 97.4 | 91 | 87.2 | 48.4 | 46.7 | 87.5 | 95.3 | 86.4 | 89.3 |
| OM System OM-5 Compare | 84.6 | 92.2 | 79.2 | 87.3 | 76.9 | 49.5 | 91.3 | 87.5 | 90.1 | 70.9 | 94.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $279
