Yashica Samurai X3.0
The Yashica Samurai X3.0 is a half-frame 35mm bridge camera with an SLR-style body, introduced in the late 1980s. It was positioned as a consumer-grade autofocus camera offering a built-in zoom lens and a vertically oriented grip.
Sales data for the Samurai X3.0 is thin, with a single recorded UK auction hammer result of £75 in August 2025 — a wholesale, saleroom-level price rather than a retail figure. On that limited evidence the camera sells for modest sums today in 2026, and value is highly condition-sensitive given the model's age and reliance on electronics.
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.
Prices updated: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | £38 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 67) Title: A Yashica Samurai X3.0 Half-Frame 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 170862, body G-VG, shutter working, flash working, zoom working, optics P-F, some light fungus, speckling, haze & dust present, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jul 2026 | £38 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 66) Title: A Yashica Samurai X3.0 Half-Frame 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 170862, body G-VG, shutter working, flash working, zoom working, flash cover missing, bulb exposed, optics F, some light fungus, (Qty: 1) |
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| Aug 2025 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 100) Title: A Yashica Samurai X3.0 Half Frame Camera
Description:
black, body G, powers up, zooms, focuses, takes a shot, flash works, with case. |
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| Aug 2024 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 103) Title: A Yashica Kyocera Samurai X3.0 Half Frame Automatic Camera
Description:
black, serial number 248402, body G, no eyecup, battery tested, powers up, takes a picture, LCD Display G, flash works, autofocus works, fitted with |
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| Aug 2024 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 104) Title: A Yashica Kyocera Samurai X3.0 Half Frame Automatic Camera
Description:
black with green trim, serial number 220785, body G, no eyecup, battery tested, powers up, takes a picture, LCD Display G, flash works, autofocus |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Yashica Samurai X3.0 worth today?
On the limited UK auction evidence available, a Samurai X3.0 is worth around £75 at hammer, though clean working examples and tatty non-working ones can fall either side of that figure.
How much does a Yashica Samurai X3.0 sell for at auction?
The most recent UK hammer price on record is £75 from August 2025, which gives a rough guide to current saleroom value.
Is the Yashica Samurai X3.0 a half-frame camera?
Yes, it shoots half-frame 35mm, producing roughly twice as many exposures per roll as a standard 35mm camera.