For years, the industry pushed resolution higher, sensors larger and prices further out of reach. And the real question isn't whether hundreds of megapixels are impressive – it's who actually needs them.
Because here's the twist: in 2025, compact cameras topped Japanese sales lists. Not a single mirrorless model made the Top 10 in BCN+R's yearly ranking; sitting comfortably at number 1 was the 16MP Kodak Pixpro FZ55 – a cheap and cheerful compact camera available for only $139.99 / £114 / AU$228.65.
