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Ricoh GR IV
Compact cameras make up 40% of the Top 10 cameras in Japan right now. A cult favorite leads the pack, while other point-and-shoots are years old

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Sony's full-frame camera triumphs, while four compact cameras are making Japan's popularity ranking – the winning compact comes in three photographer-focused variants

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Sony A7C II
“Still one of the best bets,” this 2023 compact mirrorless camera is so popular that it’s dominating both new and used sales charts in Japan

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS The top-trending used cameras at one retailer in Japan hint at trends for compact, capable cameras

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Sony A7 V camera with lens attached, on a tree branch
Released at No. 1, the trendiest camera right now is easy to guess – but some names are suspiciously missing from Japan's top cameras

By Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated

TRENDS Spending seven months as the top camera, the Sony A7 V has taken the number one spot again – but what's interesting is the names not on that list

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Sony A7 V camera on a wooden surface
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

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Fujifilm X100VI camera close up of the screen and buttons, sat on on a slatted wooden bench
Cult compact cameras make up 40% of Japan's Top 10 sales chart as Sony's newest flagship fails to get to No.1

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Award-winning compact cameras from Fujifilm, Canon and Ricoh outperform many newer mirrorless rivals. Here's why these point-and-shoot models continue to dominate sales

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Fujifilm X100VI camera showing the screen and buttons, sat on on a slatted wooden bench
A viral compact camera has pushed the Sony A7 V out of the top sales spot in Japan, as 4 of the top 5 cameras come from a single brand

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TRENDS The latest sales numbers from Japan put the X100VI back at #1, pushing out the longstanding Sony A7 V

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Man holding a Fujifilm X100 VI compact camera in one hand
This retro compact camera is Japan's new No.1 – dethroning Sony's full-frame mirrorless after 5 months at the top of the charts

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Over two years after its launch, this Fujifilm is the most popular camera in Japan right now – again

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The Ricoh GR IV photographed from the top front on a white background
What are the most popular compact cameras right now? These award-winning cult favorites are in high demand

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

UPDATED The compact camera trend shows no sign of slowing down – and these three point-and-shoot models stand out in an increasingly crowded market

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Man holding a Fujifilm X100 VI compact camera in one hand
This retro compact camera secretly rules Japan's best-seller chart – but the #1 full-frame mirrorless won't slow down

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The Sony A7 V tops Japan's camera charts, though Fujifilm's retro compact sits close behind despite ongoing supply shortages

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Sony A7 V camera held in a person's hands with the screen folded out
Unbeaten since launch, this new full-frame camera has been a top seller for three straight months, taking Japan by storm

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Since its release in December, the Sony A7 V has topped every best-selling ranking at this major Japanese retailer... Could it be 2026's best-selling camera?

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