Minolta MN40WP Blue
A 48MP BSI CMOS sensor and waterproof design to 10 feet make this compact camera stand out for worry-free underwater and outdoor use. Dual LCD screens, including a 2-inch front display, simplify selfie compositions, while the 164g body remains highly portable. This model is best for casual travelers and snorkelers who prioritize a rugged, easy-to-carry camera over advanced video features.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong build (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong sensor (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average battery (0th percentile)
- Below average af (1st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 48 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 1 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Battery Life | 100 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB 3.0 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta MN40WP | Pentax K-3 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX G85 DMC-G85MK | Nikon Z Z50 | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 48MP 1/2.3-inch | 25.7MP aps-c | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 20.9MP aps-c | 47.3MP full-frame | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 1 | 101 | 49 | 209 | - | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 164 | 735 | 503 | 395 | 734 | 335 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta MN40WP | 0.5 | 33.8 | 68.3 | 61.2 | 43.1 | 65 | 0.2 | 58.7 | 14.4 | 72.6 | 69.5 |
| Pentax K-3 Mark III Compare | 70.5 | 71.5 | 97.7 | 69.1 | 56.9 | 91.1 | 98.8 | 50.8 | 92.7 | 70.6 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G85 DMC-G85MK Compare | 59.5 | 72.5 | 92.8 | 83.7 | 64.7 | 10.7 | 98.8 | 81 | 71.4 | 86.9 | 82.9 |
| Nikon Z Z50 Compare | 76.1 | 79.8 | 89.8 | 79.3 | 64.7 | 79.2 | 44.7 | 81 | 84.1 | 92.2 | 31.1 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 65.8 | 68.7 | 97.6 | 61.2 | 69.1 | 64.1 | 90.4 | 50.8 | 84.1 | 69.2 | 31.1 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Compare | 73.1 | 71.3 | 15.4 | 76.5 | 67.3 | 36.6 | 89 | 81 | 76.1 | 82.7 | 76.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$177
We started tracking prices for this product on May 2, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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