Minolta MN40WP Red
A waterproof build to 10 feet and dual LCD screens—a 3-inch rear display plus a 2-inch front-facing screen for selfies—set this compact camera apart for casual use. Its 48MP sensor and 2.7K QHD video recording provide more resolution than typical budget point-and-shoots, though the 100-shot battery life is limited. This camera is best for snorkelers and vacationers who want a simple, submersible device for social-media-ready photos and video without risking a smartphone.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong build (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average battery (0th percentile)
- Below average af (1st percentile)
- Below average sensor (7th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 36 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 | 13 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 1 |
| Eye AF | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
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-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Minolta MN40WP | DJI Osmo Action 4 | LOUM VE418 | Gavonde W05 | FJFJOPK HDV284K | LIYTIFOR LR1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | action | compact | compact | compact | compact |
| Sensor | 13MP 1/2.3-inch | 10MP 1/1.7-inch | 88MP | 64MP | 64MP | 80MP 1/2.3-inch |
| AF Points | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 120 | 15 | 5 | - | 30 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @120fps | 8K | 8K @60fps | 5K | 5K |
| IBIS | true | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 164 | 145 | - | 848 | 434 | 290 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta MN40WP | 0.5 | 68.3 | 61.2 | 43.1 | 7.4 | 0.2 | 58.7 | 36.9 | 72.6 | 69.5 |
| DJI Osmo Action 4 Compare | 30.8 | 67.5 | 98.1 | 85.9 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 50.8 | 63.9 | 86.9 | 69.5 |
| LOUM VE418 Compare | 30.8 | 36.7 | 71.8 | 84.3 | 81.1 | 44.7 | 50.8 | 43.7 | 82.7 | 31.1 |
| Gavonde W05 Compare | 30.8 | 53.4 | 26.8 | 90.3 | 73.5 | 44.7 | 50.8 | 78.1 | 74.3 | 31.1 |
| FJFJOPK HDV284K Compare | 30.8 | 20.9 | 26.8 | 75.3 | 73.5 | 44.7 | 81 | 55.8 | 73.6 | 31.1 |
| LIYTIFOR LR1 Compare | 30.8 | 12.3 | 83.7 | 75.3 | 80.7 | 44.7 | 23.4 | 65.2 | 79.6 | 31.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Best Buy 1 offer From $100
Price History
Usage Scores
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