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Minolta MNB5Z Black
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 150 g
43 Overall Score
Price $180
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong stabilization (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong sensor (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong burst (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average af (1st percentile)
- Below average build (3rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 24 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta MNB5Z | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Sony ZV-1F | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Canon EOS M M50 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | compact | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 56MP 1/2.3-inch | 47.3MP full-frame | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 20.1MP 1-inch | 16.3MP micro-four-thirds | 24.1MP aps-c |
| AF Points | 3 | - | 49 | 425 | 118 | 143 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 10 |
| Video | 4K | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 1080p | 4K @24fps |
| IBIS | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 150 | 734 | 2109 | 254 | 445 | 387 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta MNB5Z | 0.9 | 79.9 | 2.8 | 72.2 | 61.1 | 75.3 | 46.6 | 64.1 | 68.2 | 63.6 | 78.1 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 78.1 | 80.6 | 97.1 | 72.2 | 74.4 | 71.7 | 93.2 | 64.1 | 89.8 | 73.5 | 35.7 |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Compare | 4.4 | 86.9 | 99.3 | 84.4 | 61.1 | 10.1 | 99.2 | 86.9 | 86.9 | 90.4 | 88.7 |
| 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 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Compare | 82.4 | 86.9 | 92.7 | 72.2 | 47.7 | 11.9 | 46.6 | 86.9 | 72.5 | 82 | 88.7 |
| Canon EOS M M50 Mark II Compare | 83 | 86.9 | 14.7 | 72.2 | 54.9 | 88.4 | 46.6 | 86.9 | 89.8 | 67.8 | 88.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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