The rise of compact cameras has led to the revival of various models launched in the last two or so decades. While some names that many Gen Z or Gen Alpha are purchasing today were once quite popular, there are some models that were less well-known that are having a great time now. The reason for this could vary, from price to trends, or even the way they look. So, we look at Google Trends to see which companies and which models are consistently being searched within the United States over the past week. The result will certainly surprise you.
Canon IXY 650 (ELPH 360)
Canon‘s IXY 650 has been popular in the compact camera market. The device was launched in 2016, featuring a 20MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 4+ image processor. The camera also housed a 25-300mm 12x optical zoom lens, which helped to capture images of near and far distances. The device was designed for anyone stepping up from a phone to get their first camera, and wanted some small and compact to take along. Some other features include 1080p HD video capabilities, a 3-inch LCD, and Hybrid Auto mode that allows you to make four-second clips before you capture an image.
Nikon Coolpix SQ
Announced in 2003, the Nikon Coolpix SQ is certainly one of the interesting compact cameras. The device features a 3MP 1/2.7-inch CCD sensor and a 5.6-16.8mm (equivalent to 37-111mm) lens that can shoot macros too. The camera has a square body, which can be easily carried around, and measures 83 x 85 x 25 mm. Other features include auto mode, 15 scene modes, and AF assist lamp for low-light shoots, and a 1.5-inch 117,600-dot TFT LCD. The design indicates why the device is becoming popular again today.
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX80
The Sony DSC-HX80 is a more recent compact camera, introduced in 2016. Designed for people who travel a lot, the HX80 features an 18.2MP sensor, a pop-up electronic viewfinder like the RX100 III and IV, and a 30x (24-720mm) zoom lens. It also has 5-axis image stabilization, a tilting LCD, and the ability to shoot 1080p videos at 60fps. For image transfers, there is NFC and Wi-Fi.
Fujifilm Finepix E510
The Fujifilm FinePix E510 was announced in 2004. It features a 5.2MP 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor. The camera also includes a 2-inch LCD, a 3.2x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 28-91mm), and a low ISO sensitivity of ISO 80. The device can capture 10fps of movie with sound, and also comes with a pop-up flash. The camera may be slow for today’s standards, but with the flash and CCD sensor, you are likely to get punchy colors.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-Lx10
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 is another compact camera revealed in 2016. It boasts a 20MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS sensor, has ISO up to 25,600, and 5-axis ‘hybrid’ IS when recording 1080 HD videos. There is a 3x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 24-72mm) and 10 different autofocus modes. Since it aimed at new users, there are 24 scene modes, including options such as Clear Sports Shot, Glistening Water, and Handheld Night Shot. The camera has a burst rate of 10fps, a pop-up flash, and a 1,040,000-dot TFT LCD. The device, like others, is designed to make you switch from your phone to a camera.
These 5 compact cameras are just a few examples of changing trends. The next week, you may see an entirely different list, proving that nothing stays the same forever in the pop-culture wave.