Japan has long been one of the world's biggest camera markets, making it a closely watched indicator of wider photography trends. Now data from Minna Camera Marketplace in Japan reveals that 70% of the 10 most-traded mirrorless cameras in the country during the first half of 2026 were APS-C models.
However, the overall winner is anything but typical. Canon's EOS R6 Mark II claimed the No.1 position despite being a full-frame camera in a market largely dominated by smaller, more affordable APS-C bodies. With its deeper grip and DSLR-style ergonomics, it also offers handling that's more familiar to photographers upgrading from DSLRs than many compact mirrorless rivals.
Minna Camera analyzed all mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras traded between January 1 and June 30, 2026. While APS-C cameras accounted for seven places in the Top 10, the first and second positions were both secured by full-frame cameras: the Canon EOS R6 Mark II in first place, followed by the Sony A7 IV.
Top 10 most-traded mirrorless cameras at Minna Cameras (H1 2026)
Full-frame | 2022 release | Avg. price used ¥216,001 (approx. $1,330. / £1,025) | |
2. Sony A7 IV | Full-frame | 2021 release | Avg. price used ¥207,278 (approx. $950 / £1,275) |
3. Nikon Z50 II | APS-C | 2024 release | Avg. price used ¥106,727 (approx. $657 / £489) |
4. Canon EOS R7 | APS-C | 2022 release | Avg. price used ¥134,126 (approx. $900 / £615) |
APS-C | 2022 release | Avg. price used ¥96,083 (approx. $591 / £440) |
6. Canon EOS R6 | Full-frame | 2020 release | Avg. price used ¥152,659 (approx. 1,005$ / £760) |
7. Sony ZV-E10 (Black) | APS-C | 2021 release | Avg. price used ¥58,559 (approx. $360 / £268) |
8. Sony A6400 (Black) | APS-C | 2019 release | Avg. price used ¥76,479 (approx. $471 / £351) |
9. Sony ZV-E10 II (Black) | APS-C | 2024 release | Avg. price used ¥97,088 (approx. $598 / £445) |
10. Nikon Z50 | APS-C | 2019 release | Avg. price used ¥58,289 (approx. $359 / £267) |
Why APS-C cameras dominate the rankings
The three full-frame cameras in the ranking averaged around ¥190,000 (approx. $1,170 / £871), compared with roughly ¥90,000 (approx. $544 / £413) for the seven APS-C bodies – a price gab of around two times.
Half of the cameras in the Top 10 also averaged less than ¥100,000 approx. $616 / £458).
"Affordable APS-C bodies broadened the base of the ranking," states Minna Camera, highlighting how lower prices continue to drive demand in the used mirrorless camera market.
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