Yashica Samurai Z
The Yashica Samurai Z is a 35mm half-frame autofocus camera with a vertically oriented, SLR-style bridge body. It belongs to the Samurai line Yashica introduced in the late 1980s, aimed at users who wanted a camcorder-style grip and doubled frame count from a standard 35mm cassette.
At recent UK auction, Samurai Z hammer prices have sat in the £40–£94 range across the two sales on record, with a midpoint around £67. These are wholesale saleroom results rather than retail figures, and as of 2026 the model remains an affordable entry into half-frame shooting, though cosmetic condition and a working grip-mounted shutter release noticeably influence what an example sells for.
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.
Prices updated: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | £38 | £30 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 68) Title: A Yashica Samurai Z Half-Frame 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial no. 055901, body G, shutter working, zoom working, flash working, optics P, fungus, haze, & dust present, with maker's case, together (Qty: 1) |
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| Jul 2025 | £40 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 183) Title: A Kyocera Samurai Z Half Frame Camera
Description:
A Kyocera Samurai Z Half Frame Camera, shutter working, flash working, auto focusing working, LCD display working, body G-VG, elements G-VG, with |
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| Aug 2024 | £75 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 105) Title: A Yashica Kyocera Samurai Z Half Frame Automatic Camera
Description:
black, serial number 069849, body VG, battery tested, powers up, takes a picture, LCD Display G, flash works, autofocus works, fitted with soft hand |
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| Aug 2024 | £94 | £75 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 101) Title: A Yashica Kyocera Samurai Z Half Frame Automatic Camera
Description:
black, serial number 005399, body VG, battery tested, powers up, takes a picture, LCD Display G, flash works, autofocus works, fitted with soft hand |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Yashica Samurai Z worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results, a Samurai Z is worth roughly £40 to £94 depending on condition, giving a typical value near £67.
How much does a Yashica Samurai Z sell for at auction?
Recent UK saleroom results show the Samurai Z sells for between £40 and £94, with clean, fully working examples achieving the upper end of that price range.
Is the Yashica Samurai Z a half-frame camera?
Yes — it exposes half-frame 35mm images, so a standard 36-exposure cassette yields around 72 frames.