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“This is a camera that should be shouted about more.” Ricoh is ending production on a beloved GR series compact camera – but what’s coming next is even better
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS Ricoh has announced the development of the Ricoh GR IVx, but the Ricoh GR IIIx will be discontinued first

Japan’s No.1 compact camera is a cult favorite featuring 8-year-old tech and 40x zoom that still beats newer releases
By Kim Bunermann Published
With second-hand prices often higher than the retail price, the compact camera topping Japan's sales chart is undoubtedly popular – here's why

Fujifilm’s viral status has pushed Nikon out of the top three camera makers – but that’s not the only shakeup in the latest camera brand ranking from Japan
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS Fujifilm is now the third-largest camera maker in Japan, pushing Nikon down to fourth place

Nearly half of the trendiest compact cameras in Japan have this one feature – and one of them isn’t even “compact” at over 1,000g
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
TRENDS The Sony RX10 V was only around for one day in July, but it still made the top ten in Japan, proving the popularity of zoom

These 10 cameras are getting more expensive on the used market in Japan – the biggest hike is 24.1% and it's a DSLR!
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS Used camera prices are rising across the Japanese market, with 88% of the models tracked by Minna Cameras increasing in price during the first half of 2026 – here are the 10 cameras that saw the biggest rises

Looks like "the compact camera you can take ANYWHERE" is now discontinued, but a new one could be on the way
By Kim Bunermann Published
NEWS This much-loved camera is one of the toughest compacts around and could be disappearing from the market – but photographers who want more than a regular point-and-shoot may have reason to be hopeful

Pentax hasn’t abandoned DSLRs – but it’s the compact camera comeback craze that’s giving Ricoh cameras a much-needed boost
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
RICOH Ricoh-Pentax may still have DSLRs, but it's the Ricoh GR IV series that's delivering key growth

For 15 years, Ricoh licensed the Pentax name. Now, that’s changed – and it's great news for DSLR fans
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
PENTAX Record databases now show that Ricoh owns the Pentax brand after licensing the name from Hoya for over a decade

Released at No. 1, the Sony camera that “redefines the standard” is back on top in Japan, but a retro compact isn’t far behind
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
TRENDS Japan's Map Camera has two Sony cameras and a popular retro compact camera in the top three spots for June 2026

This Canon mirrorless camera is so popular that both of its older versions are all in the top three used cameras in Japan right now
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
TRENDS The Canon EOS R6 Mark III may be among the most popular new cameras, but both of its predecessors are trending on the used market in Japan
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