Minolta ProShot MN40Z Black
A 20MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS sensor combines with a 40x optical zoom lens covering a 24–960mm equivalent range, stabilized optically for sharper handheld shots at extreme focal lengths. Built-in Wi-Fi, scene modes like face beautifier and HDR, and AAA battery power add straightforward, travel-friendly versatility. It suits casual beginners and travelers who prioritize long reach and simple operation over low-light or video performance.
Type bridge
Sensor 20MP 1/2.3-inch
AF Points 5 pts
Burst 6 fps
Video 1080p
IBIS Yes
Weight 816 g
28 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average af (1st percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 12 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 | 20 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 5 |
| Eye AF | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 6 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
Build
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta ProShot MN40Z | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | bridge | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20MP 1/2.3-inch | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | 5 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 6 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 816 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta ProShot MN40Z | 1.2 | 38.1 | 53.3 | 61.9 | 23.2 | 29 | 46 | 28 | 51.2 | 30.3 | 75.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.4 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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