{
  "id": 10492407,
  "title": "Popular for 8 years, the No.1 compact camera in Japan features a 40x zoom – with second-hand prices often higher than its retail price",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/popular-for-8-years-the-no-1-compact-camera-in-japan-features-a-40x",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T15:11:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/popular-for-8-years-the-no-1-compact-camera-in-japan-features-a-40x-zoom-with-second-hand-prices-often-higher-than-its-retail-price"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canon's long-standing hit, the PowerShot SX740 HS, has maintained its top spot as Japan's most popular compact camera for a decade. Despite updates in 2024, sales remain strong, with second-hand prices often exceeding its original $549.99 or £549.99 retail price. Despite being a small, straightforward camera, it has become a favorite among photographers seeking a powerful zoom lens in a pocket-sized package. The current market for compact cameras is dominated by two categories - affordable, basic models like the Kodak Pixpro C1, priced at $99.99 or £94, and premium compacts such as the Fujifilm X100VI and Leica Q3 43, featuring larger sensors and higher prices.",
  "summary": "Japan has no new No.1 compact camera as this model dominates the sales chart again, and it's a cult favorite since it was released in 2018",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}