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Compact cameras rival mirrorless in Japan's top 10
Japan's top-selling cameras show compact models nearly matching mirrorless popularity.
In brief
Japan's top-selling cameras show compact models nearly matching mirrorless popularity. Japan's Top 10 cameras list features five mirrorless and four compact cameras, with Sony A7 V leading for the ninth month. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Sony A7 V tops Japan's camera rankings
Sony A7 V leads Japan's Top 10 cameras for the ninth month since its December 2025 launch.
Compact cameras rank highly in Japan
Japan's Top 10 features four compact cameras and five mirrorless models, with street photography favored.
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS / Lite
Canon relaunched the SX740 HS / Lite in late 2024 with 8-year-old core technology.
Ricoh GR IV gains popularity
Ricoh GR IV entered Japan's market in September 2025, popular among street photographers.
Sony A7 V's technical strengths
Sony A7 V delivers improved autofocus, burst speed, video, and workflow flexibility over previous generation.
“The Sony A7 V delivers a big leap in autofocus intelligence, burst speed, video, and workflow flexibility over the prior generation”
Sony A7 V's awards and recognition
Sony A7 V won Best Full Frame Expert Camera at TIPA World Awards and Camera of the Year at Camera Grand Prix 2026.
Compact camera market trends
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Ricoh GR IV are favored by street photographers and everyday users for video and low-light performance.
The big picture
Japan's Top 10 cameras list features five mirrorless and four compact cameras, with Sony A7 V leading for the ninth month.
