Minolta Minolta-16 MG, MG-S
The Minolta-16 MG and MG-S are subminiature cameras using 16mm film cartridges, part of Minolta's 16-series subminiature line introduced during the mid-twentieth century. They were positioned as compact pocket cameras for casual photography, sitting below the company's full-frame 35mm models in the range.
With only a single recorded UK auction-hammer result in our SALES HISTORY (a 1998 Christie's sale at £23), we cannot give a meaningful price range for what these cameras are worth today in 2026. Buyers asking how much a Minolta-16 MG or MG-S sells for at saleroom level should treat this single data point as indicative only, since condition, completeness of the original case and chain, and the presence of the dedicated film cartridge all materially affect value at auction.
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: November 1998
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 1998 | £23 | Christie's | |
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Auction: KOSLOV COLLECTION OF CAMERAS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS (Lot 140) Title: Minolta-16 MG no. 183084
Description:
Minolta-16 MG no. 183084 Estimate: £25 - £100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta-16 MG worth today?
The single UK auction-hammer record we hold is £23 from a 1998 Christie's sale, which is too thin a dataset to state a current market price with confidence.
How much does a Minolta-16 MG-S sell for at auction?
Our SALES HISTORY contains only one combined record for the MG and MG-S at £23 hammer, so a reliable current sells-for figure cannot be derived from the available data.
Does the Minolta-16 MG use standard film?
No — it is a subminiature camera that takes 16mm film in a Minolta cartridge, which today typically requires self-loading from bulk 16mm stock.