The average compact camera now costs roughly three times more than five years ago, according to Nikkei newspaper's latest publication. The contrast in pricing and features is stark, and it perfectly illustrates how the compact camera market has evolved.
Paying significantly more for a camera you can't even swap lenses seems excessive – at first glance – because the story isn't that simple. In fact, the rising price often reflects the astonishing technological achievements packed into these small devices.
