Minolta MNB5Z
Its 56MP high-resolution sensor and bundled accessories—including a tripod, 64GB card, and shoulder bag—deliver a complete out-of-the-box solution. 4K video capture and a fixed 2.8-inch LCD provide functional basics for casual stills. This kit is best for novice product photographers who need an all-in-one starter package for controlled, stationary setups.
Type compact
Sensor 56MP 1/2.3-inch
AF Points 3 pts
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weight 1315 g
49 Overall Score
Price $180
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong stabilization (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong sensor (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong burst (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average af (1st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 56 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 3 |
| Eye AF | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| Codec | JPEG, MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.8" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 360000 |
Build
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta MNB5Z | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Sony ZV-1F | Panasonic Lumix GH4 | Canon EOS M M50 Mark II | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | compact | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 56MP 1/2.3-inch | 47.3MP full-frame | 20.1MP 1-inch | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 24.1MP aps-c | 16.1MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 3 | - | 425 | 49 | 143 | 81 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 10 | 16 | 40 | 10 | 10 |
| Video | 4K | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @24fps | 1080p |
| IBIS | true | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 1315 | 734 | 254 | 560 | 387 | 410 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta MNB5Z | 1.1 | 76.4 | 61.4 | 69.8 | 61.3 | 74.7 | 46 | 60.3 | 63.5 | 60.6 | 75.2 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 74.6 | 77.2 | 96.5 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 70.6 | 92.1 | 60.3 | 87.8 | 70.1 | 34.2 |
| Sony ZV-1F Compare | 89.4 | 38.1 | 55.4 | 78.6 | 68.7 | 43.9 | 90.8 | 85.4 | 81 | 88.7 | 75.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix GH4 Compare | 5.1 | 84.7 | 93.3 | 89.2 | 71.1 | 12.7 | 95.5 | 85.4 | 80.3 | 88.7 | 34.2 |
| Canon EOS M M50 Mark II Compare | 80.1 | 84.7 | 16 | 69.8 | 56.1 | 88.6 | 46 | 85.4 | 87.8 | 64.5 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Compare | 76 | 84.7 | 88.9 | 69.8 | 54.2 | 13 | 46 | 68.1 | 71.3 | 79.3 | 86.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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