{
  "id": 93133,
  "title": "This cult compact camera is Japan's new No.1 – nearly 7 years after its release, with second-hand prices often higher than its original retail price",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/this-cult-compact-camera-is-japans-new-no-1-nearly-7-years-after-its",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T15:11:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/compact-cameras/this-cult-compact-camera-is-japans-new-no-1-nearly-7-years-after-its-release-with-second-hand-prices-often-higher-than-its-original-retail-price"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nearly seven years after its release, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III has become Japan's new top-selling compact camera. Despite being priced at $879.99 when it first came out, used models are now selling for nearly double that price on MPB, an online used camera platform. The G7 X Mark III's popularity is fueled by its compact size, image quality, and ease of use, making it a popular choice among vloggers and photographers. Its success has led to shortages, with the camera listed as backordered at Yodobashi.com and other retailers. Alongside the G7 X Mark III, the OM System Tough TG-7 returns to the top 10, making a triumphant comeback after three months of unavailability.",
  "summary": "It's no new release, but this Canon compact camera is outselling newer point-and-shoots – and for a special reason",
  "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."
}