Minolta Dynax 5xi
The Minolta Dynax 5xi is a 35mm autofocus SLR introduced in the early 1990s as part of Minolta's xi series, which used the Minolta A-mount. It sat in the consumer tier of the Dynax line, marketed in North America as the Maxxum 5xi and in Japan as the Alpha 5xi.
Sales data for the Dynax 5xi is very limited, with the only recorded UK auction hammer result being £65 in January 2024. On that single data point, today's value sits in the modest two-figure range typical of consumer-grade 1990s autofocus SLRs, and what a Dynax 5xi sells for at saleroom level will depend heavily on cosmetic condition, working electronics and whether a usable kit lens is included.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
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: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | £15 | £15 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Minolta Dynax 5xi Slr 35mm Film Camera Body VM1281 FLZ
Description:
Minolta Dynax 5xi. FILM TYPE - 35mm. 35mm 36 / 24 Exp. NOTHING TO EFFECT THE PERFORMANCE. View All Products. NEGATIVE SIZE -. Get In Touch. Get in touch! Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | £39 | £39 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: FILM TESTED Minolta Dynax 5xi +28-80mm Xi lens in original box! +EXTRAS
Description:
5xi user guide. Minolta Zoom xi 28-80mm lens. This kit is ready to shoot and would make an excellent starter film photography setup or a solid addition to a Minolta A-mount system. Original Minolta box. Location: Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | asked US $8.67 — sold for less offer accepted | — | 🇺🇸 eBay listing | |
| Dec 2025 | EUR 36 | £32 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Minolta Dynax 5xi SLR 35mm SLR Film Camera Analogue Body Body (Minolta AF)
Description:
Die gezeigten Produktbilder dienen als Beispiel. Minolta Dynax 5xi 3. Modell: Dynax 5xi. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren wie Kratzer oder Abnutzung am Gehäuse sind möglich, beeinflussen die Funktion jedoch nicht. Location: Bad Emstal, Germany |
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| Jan 2024 | £65 | £65 | 🇬🇧 David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Decorative Antiques & Collectors (Lot 300) Title: Minolta Dynax 5xi camera body serial no 17222646 with 'AF Zoom Xi 28-80mm 1:4(22)-56' lens...
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Minolta Dynax 5xi camera body serial no 17222646 with 'AF Zoom Xi 28-80mm 1:4(22)-56' lens... |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta Dynax 5xi worth today?
Based on the single recorded UK auction sale, a Dynax 5xi is worth around £65 at hammer, though the very thin sales record means the price for any given example can vary.
How much does a Minolta Dynax 5xi sell for at auction?
The only verified UK auction result on file shows the Dynax 5xi selling for £65, reflecting its position as a consumer-tier 1990s autofocus SLR.
Is the Minolta Dynax 5xi the same as the Maxxum 5xi?
Yes, the Dynax 5xi was sold as the Maxxum 5xi in North America and the Alpha 5xi in Japan, and all three share the Minolta A-mount.