Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN40WP Blue
A 48MP sensor and waterproof design to 10 feet make this compact camera stand out for worry-free outdoor use. The dual-screen setup, with a 3-inch rear LCD and 2-inch front LCD, simplifies framing both standard shots and selfies. This model is best for casual vloggers and travelers who prioritize a lightweight, submersible camera over advanced streaming capabilities.
Type compact
Sensor 48MP
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 164 g
42 Overall Score
Price $99
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong stabilization (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong build (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong sensor (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
65/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 2 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Megapixels | 48 MP |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN40WP | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 | Sony Alpha NEX NEX-6 | LOUM VE418 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact |
| Sensor | 48MP | 32.5MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 16.1MP aps-c | 88MP |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 101 | 117 | 99 | - |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 1080p | 8K |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 164 | 609 | 735 | 389 | 204 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta Digital Point & Shoot Cameras MN40WP | 65.5 | 35.5 | 68.6 | 64.3 | 44.4 | 65.8 | 44.9 | 25.3 | 7 | 16.7 | 72.7 | 71.8 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.5 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.3 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.1 | 93.1 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 73.3 | 74.7 | 97.9 | 71.3 | 57.6 | 90.7 | 98.8 | 54.7 | 0 | 93.1 | 71 | 84.4 |
| Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 Compare | 76.1 | 73.6 | 17.8 | 78.9 | 91.9 | 97.5 | 44.9 | 82.8 | 63.8 | 93.1 | 96.8 | 93.6 |
| Sony Alpha NEX NEX-6 Compare | 73.3 | 82.1 | 7.3 | 64.3 | 46.5 | 70.1 | 89.6 | 62.4 | 63.8 | 66.8 | 65.8 | 32.4 |
| LOUM VE418 Compare | 32.6 | 35.5 | 36.3 | 73.9 | 85.2 | 81.3 | 44.9 | 54.7 | 0 | 47.8 | 82.9 | 32.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $99
Amazon 1 offers From $99
Adorama 1 offers From $99
Best Buy 1 offers From $100
Price History
Usage Scores
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