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The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome
This compact camera just won a major Japanese award for "rich tonality" – but it's missing something most photographers consider essential

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

NEWS The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome wins top prize at Japan's Camera Grand Prix 2026 – and its biggest 'limitation' is the point

NEWS
Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III
Compact cameras make up more than half of the top ten trending cameras at this retailer, as a viral PowerShot dethrones Sony’s most popular mirrorless

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TRENDS The list of trending cameras at US retailer B&H is topped by a Canon compact camera, followed by Sony's most popular mirrorless, and the viral Fujifilm X100VI

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Close-up of lens of the Fujifilm X100VI camera
This popular compact camera is nearly impossible to buy – but it's now Japan's new #1

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS The Fujifilm X100VI is one of the most difficult cameras to actually get hold of worldwide – and it's taking the #1 spot in Japan's latest compact camera rankings

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Ricoh GR IV HDF compact camera being taken out of a woman's coat pocket
APS-C compact cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR IV have gone viral. But are photographers about to get another option?

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION APS-C compact cameras are so trendy that they're hard to find in stock. I think that means there's room for more options

OPINION
Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III
Compact cameras make up 7 of the top 10 trending cameras at this retailer, as a viral PowerShot dethrones Sony’s most popular mirrorless

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TRENDS B&H's trending list is dominated by Canon compact cameras – even outdoing Sony's most popular mirrorless

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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS compact camera held in a hand
The trendiest compact cameras in Japan right now have a key feature that’s hard to find on any smartphone

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TRENDS The best-selling compact cameras in Japan follow a common theme with zooms, vloggers, and budget models among the top options

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Stylized image of the Olympus PEN E-PL6 in black and white colorways
This YouTuber has "created a Ricoh GR IV clone for $200"

By James Artaius Published

Want a premium compact camera but only have $200? This "fake Ricoh GR IV" could be for you!

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A GIF of the top ten cameras from Map Camera from March 2025 to April 2026
I’m a camera expert, but I'm still surprised by the compact and retro camera designs on Japan's best-selling camera list

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TRENDS A major camera retailer in Japan has just shared a year's worth of top cameras, and several on the list are surprising

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The Ricoh GR IV photographed from the top front on a white background
Popular compact camera wins major award for "outstanding" detail, color, and features – and now shoots at 1/16000 sec

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

WINNER The prize for the best APS-C compact camera goes to a cult favorite: the Ricoh GR IV. Here's what made it stand out to the jury – and why it has picked up another industry award

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Ricoh GR IV HDF
The trendy Ricoh GR isn’t one camera but five. I’ve shot most of them. Choosing between the GR IV, the HDF, the Monochrome and GR IIIx is actually simple

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

versus The Ricoh GR compact camera has five options in the series, but which one to choose is actually quite simple

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