Compact cameras are experiencing a comeback, and Canon is currently the leader in Japan in that category.
The new PowerShot Elph 360 HS A model Canon introduced recently is just a rebadged 10-year-old camera that now sells for almost double the price (they did not even bother to upgrade to USB-C).
Canon is also increasing the production of the PowerShot G7 X III compact camera (announced back in 2019).
The new Canon PowerShot V1 and two other compact cameras will be in short supply
Canon recently acknowledged “the popularity of compact cameras“:
Canon released full-year financial reports, confirms upcoming compact camera(s)
BCN Rankings published the latest compact camera manufacturers’ sales volume, and Canon is currently the leader:
The black Fujifilm X100VI camera is now in stock at B&H Photo.
Act fast, they will sell out pretty quickly.
Check out also the latest Fujifilm X100VI camera accessories:
Just announced: IDSworks grip for the new Fuji X100VI camera
The previously reported Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air E/Z (APS-C) and AF 14mm f/4.0 Air FE/Z (full frame) lenses are now officially announced. Here are the pre-orders links:
The big three (Sony, Canon, and Nikon) are expected to announce new camera models before the end of 2025 or in early 2026:
The 6-year-old Sony RX100 VII camera with a 1″ sensor ($1,698) is currently $200 more expensive than the new Ricoh GR IV camera with an APS-C sensor ($1,496):
You can compare both cameras here.
The Fuji X100VI is $1,799 – only $100 more than the RX100 VII.
The Sony RX100 VII was announced in July 2019:
The price difference is similar in Japan:
The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone, which has already been leaked online, is now officially announced outside of the US. Check pricing and availability at Foto Erhardt and WEX Photo (in stock at both retailers). I guess after the DJI Air 3S fiasco, the company decided not to even bother this time to release their latest product in the US.
US-based readers can still buy the drone on eBay (keep in mind the new Trump tariffs).
Additional information on the new DJI Mini 5 Pro drone:
A new DJI Osmo Nano small modular action camera will be officially announced on September 23rd. Here are the latest leaks:
