Minolta XG-A
The Minolta XG-A is a 35mm single-lens reflex film camera from Minolta's XG series, a line of consumer-oriented bodies introduced in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was positioned as an entry-level SLR within Minolta's manual-focus range.
Auction data for the XG-A is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from 2022 closed at £50, so any sense of what the camera is worth today rests on a very small sample. At that wholesale level the price reflects a clean working body with a basic lens, and condition, working electronics and a included lens will swing what an XG-A sells for in the current 2026 market.
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: March 2022
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Mar 2022 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors sale (Lot 406) Title: A Minolta XG-A SLR Camera
Description:
with Albinor f/2.8 28mm lens, body, G, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some very light internal haze, complete with two other telephoto lenses (a lot) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta XG-A worth in the UK today?
Based on the only verified UK auction record in our data, an XG-A sold for £50 at hammer in 2022; with just one data point this is indicative rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Minolta XG-A sell for at auction?
The recorded hammer price is £50, which is the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom before buyer's premium and excludes typical retail or dealer mark-ups.
Is the Minolta XG-A a good entry-level film SLR?
It was sold as a budget SLR in Minolta's XG line, and at the current price level it remains an inexpensive way into 35mm shooting provided the electronics and shutter test cleanly.