Sony Leads Mirrorless Camera Sales While Canon Dominates DSLRs
So far this year, Sony is leading the sales race in Japan for interchangeable lens mirrorless cameras, while Canon is dominating the charts for DSLR cameras.
Fujifilm’s Market Share in Japan Soars Thanks to the Instax Mini Evo
New data released by major Japanese analysis firm BCN+R shows that Fujifilm saw massive growth in market share in December 2021 thanks to the wild success of the Instax Mini Evo. It was so popular, Fujifilm surpassed Sony in overall market share.
Part of a Bigger Picture: Sony, Canon, and Nikon Led Production in 2020
While 2020 wasn't a particularly good year for camera manufacturers overall, by the late fall and into the winter the sales number had rebounded, returning to more typical numbers. Through the year, the big three -- Sony, Canon, and Nikon -- unsurprisingly led total production numbers.
Mirrorless Camera Sales Were Down 74% in April, Reports BCN
BCN Retail has published its April report of camera sales figures in Japan and, as expected, the huge slump in sales continues apace. In March, BCN data revealed a 50% drop compared to 2019; as the pandemic continues to exert a severe economic toll, April numbers show an even greater dip.
Mirrorless Camera Sales Dropped by 50% in March, According to BCN Data
Japanese firm BCN Retail released its camera sales report for March, and the numbers are undeniably grim. In Japan, mirrorless camera sales dropped by over 50% year-over-year in March, with little reason to believe they'll rebound in the coming months.
The Sony a7 III is Outselling Canon and Nikon Combined in Japan
Canon and Nikon made a huge splash with their first full frame mirrorless cameras, the EOS R/P and Z6/7 (respectively), but Sony seems to be holding onto its huge market share lead in Japan as excitement over the new contenders wanes.