Minolta XM
The Minolta XM is a 35mm SLR introduced in the early 1970s as Minolta's professional-tier system body for the European market. It sat at the top of the maker's manual-focus range when new and supported interchangeable viewfinders for different shooting disciplines.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Minolta XM have run from around £62 to £160, with a median value near £120 — figures that reflect wholesale saleroom levels rather than dealer retail. As of 2026, what an XM is worth today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, finder type and whether the meter and auto-exposure electronics still function, with clean working bodies fetching the upper end of that range while tired examples sell for well under £100.
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 2025
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| Jul 2025 | £130 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 52) Title: A Minolta XM SLR Camera
Description:
A Minolta XM SLR Camera, shutter working, responsive in auto, finder time scale dial & camera appear out of sync (AF), meter responsive, self timer |
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| Mar 2025 | £164 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 263) Title: Minolta XM Film Camera & 50mm f1.4 Rokkor Lens.
Description:
Minolta XM Film Camera & 50mm f1.4 Rokkor. Body #2116911, shutter firing and meter responsive, with flash shoe adapter. Slight paint loss to base, ... read more |
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| Dec 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 48) Title: A Minolta XM 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 2117744, body G, some brassing to edges, shutter works but does always complete the cycle. |
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| Dec 2024 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 44) Title: A Minolta XM 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 2127252, body VG, shutter works, battery tested. |
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| Dec 2024 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 43) Title: A Minolta XM 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 2120719, body VG, light brassing to edges, shutter works, battery tested. |
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| Dec 2024 | £450 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 38) Title: A Minolta XM 35mm SLR Camera and f/1.2 Lens
Description:
black, serial number 2121028, body VG, very small dent to right hand end of top plate, with battery inserted all shutter speeds work on manual, but |
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| Dec 2024 | £288 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 52) Title: A Minolta XM 35mm SLR Camera and f/1.2 Lens
Description:
black, serial number 2121279, body G, shutter free to move but does not complete cycle, evidence of battery leakage, with a MC Rokkor-PG f/1.2 58mm |
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| Jun 2024 | £275 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 278) Title: A Minolta XM 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, 1973, serial no.2128028, with a MD f/2 50mm lens, shutter not working at B & X without batteries otherwise untested, body G-VG, lens G, some |
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| Apr 2024 | £112 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 64) Title: A Minolta XM 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, circa 1973, serial no.2127819, with a MD f/1.7 50mm lens, shutter fault, works on B only, mirror stays up until reset by rotating battery |
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| Apr 2024 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 73) Title: A Minolta XM 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, c.1973, serial no.2120635, with a MD W.Rokkor f/2.8 35mm lens, shutter fires at B and X, also at one speed on other settings including Auto |
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| Nov 2023 | £106 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 220) Title: * A Minolta XM SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 2116778, with Minolta MD f/1.7 50mm lens, body, G-VG, mirror not returning, lens, VG |
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| Oct 2022 | £200 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 265) Title: A Minolta XM 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, 1973, serial no. 2117501, with a Minolta MC W.Rokkor-HH f/1.8 35mm lens, black, serial no. 1504559, shutter working on X, otherwise untested, |
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| May 2021 | £110 | Harper Field Auctions | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1838) Title: Minolta XM SLR camera with 135mm 1:2.8 lens
Description:
Minolta XM SLR camera with 135mm 1:2.8 lens |
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| Jun 2001 | £129 | Christie's | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 29) Title: Minolta XM no. 2116372
Description:
Minolta XM no. 2116372 Estimate: £150 - £250 |
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| May 1998 | £230 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 178) Title: Minolta XM no. 2116530
Description:
Minolta XM no. 2116530 Estimate: £20 - £150 |
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| Nov -0001 | £110 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 392) Title: Two Minolta XM SLR Cameras
Description:
Two Minolta XM SLR Cameras, shutters not working, meters unresponsive, bodies G, one missing battery cover, with MC Rokkor 50mm f/1.4 lenses, barrels |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta XM worth in the UK?
Recent UK auction hammer results sit in the £62–£160 range, with a median value around £120 for a typical body.
How much does a Minolta XM sell for today?
A clean, working example sells for roughly £130–£160 at auction, while rougher bodies change hands for under £100.
Is the Minolta XM a good buy at current prices?
At this price level it offers a professional-grade 1970s SLR for a modest outlay, provided the electronics and meter are confirmed working before purchase.