Minolta MNB5Z Black
Its 56MP BSI CMOS sensor captures highly detailed stills alongside 5K 30fps video and 1080p 120fps slow motion, with a 5x optical zoom and digital stabilization keeping shots steady in a 150g body. The rear-facing selfie lens with focus assist lamp and responsive 2.8-inch touchscreen make vlogging straightforward, while USB webcam mode adds streaming flexibility. This camera best suits vloggers and travelers who need high-resolution stills and stabilized 5K video in a lightweight, no-fuss package.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong sensor (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong evf (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average af (1st percentile)
- Below average build (4th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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
| 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 | 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 | 56MP 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 | 3 | 101 | 49 | 209 | - | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | - | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 150 | 735 | 503 | 395 | 734 | 335 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minolta MNB5Z | 1 | 67.9 | 4.3 | 61.4 | 56.7 | 68.6 | 44.7 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 69.7 |
| Pentax K-3 Mark III Compare | 70.6 | 71.7 | 97.7 | 69.2 | 56.7 | 91.2 | 98.9 | 51 | 92.8 | 71.2 | 83 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G85 DMC-G85MK Compare | 59.6 | 72.8 | 92.8 | 83.8 | 64.7 | 10.7 | 98.9 | 81.1 | 71.4 | 87.2 | 83 |
| Nikon Z Z50 Compare | 76.3 | 80 | 89.8 | 79.4 | 64.7 | 79.3 | 44.7 | 81.1 | 84.3 | 92.2 | 31.2 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 65.9 | 68.9 | 97.7 | 61.4 | 69.1 | 64.2 | 90.5 | 51 | 84.3 | 69.8 | 31.2 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Compare | 73.3 | 71.5 | 15.2 | 76.5 | 67.2 | 36.4 | 89 | 81.1 | 76.3 | 83.1 | 76.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 1 offer From $180
Price History
Usage Scores
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