Minolta MN50WP Black
A 48MP 1/2.3-inch sensor and 5K/30fps video recording stand out in this compact, waterproof body, though the 16x digital zoom will degrade image quality. Its dual LCD screens, including a 1.7-inch front display, make framing selfies and underwater shots straightforward. This camera is best for snorkelers and casual travelers who prioritize a rugged, pocketable design over optical zoom and sensor size.
Type compact
Sensor 12MP 1/2.3-inch
AF Points 1 pts
Burst 5 fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 150 g
22 Overall Score
Price $130
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong build (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average af (1st percentile)
- Below average sensor (8th percentile)
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
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 cooled since launch
Based on 54 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 12 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 1 |
| Eye AF | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| Codec | MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 2.8" |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | Micro-USB |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta MN50WP | Sony ZV-1F | Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100D | Canon EOS M EOS M5 | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12MP 1/2.3-inch | 20.1MP 1-inch | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP aps-c | ?MP 1-inch | 16.1MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 1 | 425 | - | - | - | 81 |
| Burst FPS | 5 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 120 | 8 |
| Video | - | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 1080p | 4K @120fps | 1080p |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 150 | 256 | 352 | 301 | 179 | 309 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta MN50WP | 0.6 | 39.9 | 70.8 | 34 | 24.7 | 8.4 | 47 | 29.5 | 42.3 | 56.4 | 72.8 | 78.7 |
| Sony ZV-1F Compare | 92.4 | 39.9 | 55.9 | 81.7 | 69.7 | 48.8 | 91.5 | 87.6 | 84 | 89.6 | 56 | 78.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100D Compare | 72.4 | 91 | 15 | 72.7 | 73.9 | 50.4 | 3.6 | 87.6 | 91.3 | 85.1 | 50.9 | 89.1 |
| Canon EOS M EOS M5 Compare | 38.2 | 87.7 | 12.4 | 70.3 | 54.3 | 91.9 | 47 | 87.6 | 69.7 | 70.3 | 55.6 | 89.1 |
| DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Compare | 72.4 | 39.9 | 4.6 | 97.5 | 88.6 | 32.8 | 47 | 87.6 | 72.1 | 89.6 | 57.1 | 78.7 |
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 Compare | 81.1 | 39.9 | 12.7 | 68.5 | 50.7 | 15.6 | 47 | 87.6 | 62.9 | 85.1 | 59.7 | 71.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $130
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Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall22.1
- Video19.1
- Travel28.1
- Youtube14.6
- Beginner42
- Vlogging14.1
- Streaming18.2
- Photography13.6
- Wedding Events20
- Sports Wildlife19.2
- Product Photography13.6
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