In 2024 and 2025, production increased compared to the previous year \u2013\u00a0the first time in nearly 20 years that production volume has risen for two consecutive years. As the chart embedded below shows, SLR cameras have practically disappeared. However, mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras have become significantly more popular in recent years, and even the market for compact cameras has been recovering since 2023. <\/p>\n
The Japanese Ministry of Economy attributes the growth primarily to a younger generation of customers who want better photo and video quality for social media than smartphones can offer. Currently, the camera market is stable, but it is safe to assume that the industry will not come close to reaching the heights of the early 21st century.
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