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.
Type compact
Sensor 48MP 1/2.3-inch
AF Points 1 pts
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 164 g
37 Overall Score
Price $99
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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Owner sentiment has improved 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 | Sony ZV-1F | DJI Osmo Action 4 | LOUM VE418 | Gavonde W05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | DSLR | compact | action | compact | compact |
| Sensor | 48MP 1/2.3-inch | 25.7MP aps-c | 20.1MP 1-inch | 10MP 1/1.7-inch | 88MP | 64MP |
| AF Points | 1 | 101 | 425 | - | - | - |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 12 | 16 | 120 | 15 | 5 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @120fps | 8K | 8K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 164 | 735 | 256 | 145 | - | 848 |
| 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 |
| Sony ZV-1F Compare | 86.2 | 33.8 | 54.5 | 73.1 | 64.7 | 34.9 | 89 | 81 | 76.1 | 86.9 | 69.5 |
| DJI Osmo Action 4 Compare | 30.8 | 33.8 | 67.5 | 98.1 | 85.9 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 50.8 | 63.9 | 86.9 | 69.5 |
| LOUM VE418 Compare | 30.8 | 33.8 | 36.7 | 71.8 | 84.3 | 81.1 | 44.7 | 50.8 | 43.7 | 82.7 | 31.1 |
| Gavonde W05 Compare | 30.8 | 33.8 | 53.4 | 26.8 | 90.3 | 73.5 | 44.7 | 50.8 | 78.1 | 74.3 | 31.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $99
Price History
Usage Scores
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