Aging compact cameras still top Japan's sales, with models from $99

Japan’s BCN+R rankings show that the best-selling compact cameras are years old rather than the newest releases, led by the three-year-old Kodak Pixpro FZ55, with other top models including the Pixpro C1 (2025) and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite (2024). Prices start as low as $99.99 / £79, reflecting a market that values familiarity, ease of use, affordability, and retro charm over cutting-edge specs in an era of smartphone fatigue.