The Minolta Hi-matic E is a 35mm fixed-lens rangefinder camera from Minolta's compact Hi-matic line, introduced in the early 1970s. This black-finish variant sits in the consumer end of the range, designed for everyday photography with automatic exposure.

With only a single recorded UK auction result to draw on, the Hi-matic E in black has sold for around £6 at hammer level in the saleroom, reflecting its position today (2026) as an affordable user camera rather than a collector's piece. Buyers researching what a Hi-matic E is worth or how much one sells for should treat that figure as indicative only, since condition and working order can shift the price materially.