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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Kim Bunermann

Japan's most popular compact cameras are years old but outsell newer releases – and start at just US$99 / £79 with retro style

Kodak Pixpro C1.

We all know that compact cameras are enjoying a resurgence. And in one of the world's most competitive and fast-moving markets, the trendiest models were released years ago – and high-resolution compacts such as the 102MP Fujifilm GFX100RF are nowhere to be found.

The latest BCN+R rankings for April, which track retail across Japan's major electronic stores, show that best-selling compacts are not necessarily the newest – or the most advanced.

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