Let's go over some specs for a few of the hottest Minolta digital cameras on the market today. The Minolta Maxxum 5D is a superior device capable of taking both RAW and JPEG files. You get 6.31 megapixels of resolution--more than enough for most home shutterbug use. This camera comes with a lithium ion battery, auto exposure capabilities, and a bayonet lens. You can compare the Maxxum 5D with some of its sibling cameras, such as the DiMAGE X1, which delivers 8.3 megapixels of action, and to the DiMAGE Z20, which generates 5.0 megapixels. You can take small movies with sound with the X1 and get a superior optical zoom. The Z20 is slightly more limited, but it runs on four AA batteries instead of more expensive lithium-ion batteries. The Z20 gives an eight times optical zoom and several auto-focus options for easier shooting. You can also consider the DiMAGE Z5, another 5.0 megapixel camera with extended zoom. This digicam also runs off four AA batteries, but it comes with a special system to stabilize images as well as advanced sound capabilities. Minolta manufactures SLR, Ultra Compact, and Extended Zoom cameras. If you want something incredibly pocket-friendly, consider the X20, which is the super-slim version. Most major Minolta digital cameras on the market come with superior ergonomic right-hand grips. Functionally and aesthetically, these cameras tend to rate highly among user reviewers and industry analysts alike.
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