The compact camera has returned in full force – but with the resurging trend for tiny cameras comes prices that aren’t quite so small. Some of the trendiest compact cameras have pushed the price of the used version more than even the new list price. Cameras that are in high demand but short supply, like the Canon G7X Mark III and the Fujifilm X100VI, are selling at used prices for more than the brand-new list price.
As a professional photographer, using a compact camera – or even a smaller mirrorless kit – feels a bit like unplugging, so I can see where the trend is coming from. Still, I have a hard time shelling out more cash for a used camera than the camera went for when it was new in box. While I’ve been tempted by used cameras that are no longer made (like the Fujifilm X70), this is what I would buy if I didn’t want to shell out more for a used camera than a new one.
