A 228g cult compact camera tops major Japanese used camera market – while 750g DSLRs still hold strong

The Ricoh GR IV photographed from the top front on a white background — Mirrorless made cameras lighter – but a 228g compact camera is the most-traded body in Japan at Minna Cameras (Image credit: Ricoh)

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Japan has long been one of the world's biggest camera markets and is used as an indicator of wider photography trends. Now new data from Minna Camera suggests a more complex picture than the familiar "mirrorless takeover" narrative.

Between November 2025 and June 2026, the most-traded camera on the platform was the Ricoh GR IV – a 228g compact camera and the lightest and only model of its kind in the Top 20. Despite its 2025 release, it sits at No.1 in the rankings, a position supported by strong demand and frequent stock shortages.

At the other end of the scale, heavier DSLR models continue to appear in the rankings. The Nikon D500 still appears in the Top 20 at 760g, making it the heaviest camera in the rankings, alongside long-standing models such as the D750 and D7500.

The Top 20

Top 20 most-traded cameras at Minna Cameras (Nov 6, 2025 - Jun 13, 2026)*

Ricoh GR IV compact camera on a wooden tree stump — The Ricoh GR IV won many industry awards for its photographic approach and design, brand-new available for $1,596.99 / £1,299, if in stock... (Image credit: Gareth Bevan / Digital Camera World)

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1. Ricoh GR IV	228g	Compact camera	APS-C	August 2025 release
2. Canon EOS R6 Mark II	588g	Mirrorless	Full-frame	November 2022 release
3. Sony A7 IV	573g	Mirrorless	Full-frame	October 2021 release
4. Canon EOS R7	530g	Mirrorless	APS-C	June 2022 release
5. Canon EOS R10	382g	Mirrorless	APS-C	July 2022 release

Man holding Nikon Z50 II — The Nikon Z50 II features a top-of-the-line Expeed 7 chip for incredible performance that belies its entry-level credentials, with an RRP of $1,006.95 / £749 (Image credit: Future)

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6. Nikon Z50 II	495g	Mirrorless	APS-C	November 2024 release
7. Sony A6400	359g	Mirrorless	APS-C	February 2019 release
8. Canon EOS R6	598g	Mirrorless	Full-frame	July 2020 release
9. Sony ZV-E10 II	292g	Mirrorless	APS-C	July 2024 release
10. Sony ZV-E10	299g	Mirrorless	APS-C	July 2021 release

The Nikon D500 is 532g heavier than the GR IV, and was discontinued in February 2022 (Image credit: Nikon)

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11. Nikon D500	760g	DSLR	APS-C	March 2016 release
12. Sony A7 III	565g	Mirrorless	Full-frame	April 2018 release
13. Nikon Z50	395g	Mirrorless	APS-C	November 2019 release
14. Sony A6700	409g	Mirrorless	APS-C	July 2023 release
15. Canon EOS RP	440g	Mirrorless	Full-frame	February 2019 release

Sony A7R V in front of red brick wall — The Sony A7R V features 61 MP, 8K video, 10fps shooting and revolutionary AI AF (autofocus) and is available brand-new for $3,298 / £2,999 (Image credit: Rod Lawton)

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16. Sony A7R V	638g	Mirrorless	Full-frame	December 2022 release
17. Nikon D750	750g	DSLR	Full-frame	September 2014 release
18. Nikon Z5 II	620g	Mirrorless	Full-frame	April 2025 release
19. Nikon D7500	640g	DSLR	APS-C	June 2017 release
20. Sony A7C II	429g	Mirrorless	Full-frame	September 2023 release

*Camera type, sensor size and release date added by Digital Camera World

Used-market insights

Compact vs. mirrorless vs. DSLRs

Mirrorless cameras account for 80% of the Top 20, dominating the rankings with models from Canon, Nikon, and Sony.

The Ricoh GR IV is the exception. At just 228g, it is the only compact camera in the rankings (5% of entries), yet it is also the most-traded model overall.

DSLRs make up the remaining 15% of the Top 20. Nikon is the only manufacturer represented in this category, with the D500 (11th), D750 (17th) and D7500 (19th) all appearing in the rankings.

Lighter vs. heavier gear

The mirrorless era, now almost two decades old, brought photographers smaller and lighter camera systems.

This shift is visible in the data, with 15 of the Top 20 cameras (75%) weighting 600g or less. The remaining five models (25%) all exceed 600g.

Yet the persistence of heavier DSLRs suggests that weight alone is not the defining factor for photographers buying on the used market.

For many, the used market represents one of the last opportunities to get discontinued DSLR models – or to find a high-demand compact camera that can be diffivult to purchase new.

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Kim is a photographer, editor and writer with work published internationally. She holds a Master's degree in Photography and Media and was formerly Technique Editor at Digital Photographer, focusing on the art and science of photography. Kim covers everything from breaking industry news and camera gear to the stories shaping photography today. Blending technical expertise with visual insight, she explores photography's time-honored yet ever-evolving role in culture.