With the comeback of compact cameras, cult favorite models released years ago have been having a real moment. Now, according to the latest sales figures from major retailer Yodobashi, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III – released in July 2019 – is Japan's new No.1 compact camera.
The Top 10 best-selling compact cameras in the second half of September are led by two point-and-shoots that have been popular since their release, comfortably outselling newer models. While new releases occasionally storm to the top thanks to anticipation and hype, Canon's PowerShot compacts regularly feature near the top of sales charts across Japan.
Close behind the PowerShot G7 X Mark III is the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS / Lite. First released in July 2018, the compact received an updated version in 2024, although it remains the same underlying camera technology as the original. Rounding out the top three is the ever-popular and hard-to-find Fujifilm X100VI, released in February 2024.
Yodobashi's Top 10 best-selling compact cameras, 2nd Half Sep 2026
1. Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Black | Silver
2. Canon PowerShot SX740 HS / Lite | Silver | Black
3. Fujifilm X100VI | Silver | Black
4. Sony ZV-1 II | Black | White
5. Panasonic Lumix TZ99 / ZS99 | Black | White
6. Kodak Pixpro C1 Brown | Black
7. Canon IXY 650M / Elph 360 HS A / Ixus 285 HS A | Black | Silver
8. Panasonic Lumix TX3 / ZS300 / TZ300 | Black | Graphite Silver
9. Ricoh GR IV
10. Leica Q3 43
Canon's PowerShot champions
Canon first introduced the PowerShot compact camera line in 1996, with the PowerShot 600 among its earliest models.
Originally designed to bridge the gap between film and digital photography, the PowerShot line has evolved to include everything from straightforward point-and-shoots to models offering more advanced controls.
Staying true to this philosopy, both the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and PowerShot SX740 HS / Lite remained popular choices since their launches.
While the PowerShot G7 X Mark III features a 4.2x optical zoom lens (24–100mm equivalent, f/1.8–2.8) and a 20.1MP 1-in stacked CMOS sensor, the PowerShot SX740 HS / Lite comes with a 40x optical zoom lens (24-960mm equivalent in 35mm terms) and a 20.3MP1/2.3-inch-type CMOS sensor paired with a DIGIC 8 image processor.
The PowerShot G7 X Mark III offers strong video capabilities aimed at a new generation of bloggers and vloggers, while the PowerShot SX740 HS / Lite stands out for its superzoom range, making it a versatile travel and everyday camera.
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