Minolta 16
The Minolta 16 (chrome) is a subminiature still camera that uses 16mm film, part of Minolta's pocketable 16-series introduced from the mid-1950s onward. The chrome-finish body was sold as a compact everyday camera positioned below Minolta's 35mm rangefinder line.
Hammer prices at recent UK auction have been modest, with the two recorded results sitting between £25 and £31 and a median around £28. Because the 16 (chrome) trades at saleroom level for low double figures in 2026, condition, completeness of the case and any original film cassette make a meaningful difference to what one sells for on the day.
Variants
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| black | — | — | 1 | £35 – £35 |
| Blue | — | — | 0 | — |
| EE | — | — | 0 | — |
| EE II | — | — | 0 | — |
| Gold/Red/Green | — | — | 0 | — |
| II | — | — | 0 | — |
| MG Kit | — | — | 0 | — |
| MG-S | — | — | 5 | £19 – £31 |
| Model P | — | — | 1 | £12 – £12 |
| P | — | — | 0 | — |
| PS | — | — | 0 | — |
| QT | — | — | 3 | £12 – £62 |
| silver | — | — | 0 | — |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Rows marked offer accepted did sell, on the date shown, but eBay does not publish the amount that was accepted. The figure we show is what the seller was asking, so the true sale price was lower — treat it as an upper bound. These rows are excluded from every price range, average and valuation on this site.
Prices updated: January 2026
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| May 2026 | asked £58.07 — sold for less offer accepted | 🇬🇧 eBay listing | — | |
| Jan 2026 | £19 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | MG-S | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 314) Title: A Minolta 16 MG-S Subminiature Camera
Description:
black, body G, shutter and advance jammed, in presentation case with flash, close-up lens and instructions. |
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| Jan 2026 | £31 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 186) Title: A Minolta 16 16mm Subminiature Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. 900327, body G-VG, shutter working, together with a range of expired Minolta 16 film, some in boxes, (Qty: 1) |
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| Sep 2025 | £12 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | QT | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 368) Title: A Minolta-16 QT Subminiature Camera
Description:
silver, body VG, shutter works, with soft case, and a Minolta MG case. |
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| Jul 2025 | £25 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | MG-S | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 224) Title: A Minolta-16 MG-S Subminiature Camera Outfit
Description:
silver, body VG, advance appears jammed, outfit comes with flash, soft case, set of clip-on filters and close-up lenses, all in maker's presentation |
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| Jun 2025 | £31 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | MG-S | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 200) Title: A Minolta 16 MG-S Subminiature Camera Outfit
Description:
comprising the Minolta MG-S, silver, body G, shutter working, with flashcube holder, roll of sealed expired film, soft case, all in maker's |
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| Jun 2025 | £19 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | QT | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 195) Title: A Minolta 16QT Subminiature Camera
Description:
silver, body F-G, advances, shutter appears to fire. Notes; SKA 0297A |
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| Jul 2024 | £31 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | MG-S | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 233) Title: A Minolta-16 MG-S Spy Camera Outfit
Description:
silver, serial number 154588, body G, shutter working, iris working, with attachable flash, soft case, instructions and presentation case. |
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| Sep 2023 | £62 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | QT | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 135) Title: A Minolta 16QT Sub-Miniature Camera Outfit
Description:
chrome, 1972-74, with a Rokkor f/3.5 23mm lens, shutter untested, body G, light seal foam flaking, lens G, with bulb flashgun, soft case, wrist strap, |
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| Jun 2023 | £25 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | MG-S | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 413) Title: A Minolta 16 MG-S Camera Kit
Description:
A Minolta 16 MG-S Camera Kit, black, shutter working, body G-VG, elements VG, with 80cm and 40cm close up fronts, Y 48, 80 B and I A filters, flash |
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| Jun 2023 | £35 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | black | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 175) Title: A Minolta 16 Subminature Camera
Description:
A Minolta 16 Subminature Camera, shutter working, body G, elements G, with film cartridge, boxed flash attachment clamp, No 0, 1, 2, UV filter set, |
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| Aug 2022 | £25 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 490) Title: A Minolta 16 Subminiature Camera Outfit
Description:
chrome, body G, shutter working, together with a tripod clamp, spare film cartridge (empty), & instructions, (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov -0001 | £12 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Model P | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 782) Title: A Minolta-16 Model P subminiature 16mm Camera
Description:
chrome, body G-VG, shutter working, optics G, with an empty film spool & a closeup attachment, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta 16 (chrome) worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Minolta 16 (chrome) is worth roughly £25–£31, with a median value of around £28.
How much does a Minolta 16 (chrome) sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer prices show the camera sells for about £25 to £31, though clean examples with original accessories tend to achieve the upper end of that price range.
Is the Minolta 16 (chrome) still usable?
It can still be used, but availability of 16mm film and loaded cassettes is the main practical limitation on its everyday value as a working camera.