A few years ago, we would have inevitably predicted the disappearance of compact cameras. Indeed, smartphone brands have improved the quality of their cameras so much that some models rival DSLRs. Currently, it is no longer necessary to keep a camera in your pocket to immortalize moments.
However, for some time now, compact cameras, like the famous Nikon Coolpix, have become fashionable again. To see this, just take a look at TikTok, where certain videos with the hashtag #digicam get thousands or even millions of reactions. Furthermore, in 2024, the British peer-to-peer sales site Music Magpie placed Nikon Coolpix compact cameras at the top of its ranking of the most popular retro products in 2024, based on trends observed on TikTok, eBay and Google Search.
@uyydigicam Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 📸✨. Dibekali sensor 20.1 MP in prosesor gambar yang andal, camera ini mampu menghasilkan foto dengan detail dan warna tajam 🌈. Fitur zoom optic 8x memungkinkan pengguna menangkap objek dari jarak jauh tanpa kehilangan kualitas gambar 🔍, sementara teknologi Optical SteadyShot membantu mengurangi blur saat mengambil gambar dalam kondisi kurang stabil 🚫🌀. Intelligent Auto Mode can be used in a simple and easy way to optimize your situation 👍🌟. Desain body-nya yang ramping dan ringan menjadikan Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 mudah dibawa ke mana saja, bahkan bisa dimasukkan ke saku dengan nyaman 👜👖. Layarnya berukuran 2.7 inci, cukup untuk meninjau hasil jepretan dan memudahcan navigasi pregaturan 📱. Kamera ini juga mendukung perekaman video HD 720p untuk menangkap momen bergerak dengan kualitas yang cukup baik 🎥💫. Now it’s stylish and fun, Sony Cybershot DSC-W830 is a great choice for you to enjoy and enjoy. DM For More ❗🙏 #digitam #digicamindonesia #kameradigital #digitalcamera #kamdig #62digiclub #62digitam #sony #sonycybershot #sonycybershotdsc #sonycybershotdscw830 #sonyw830 #w830
Why this comeback?
Like flip phones, vinyl records or old video game consoles, compact cameras inspire nostalgia. However, this is not enough to explain this renewed interest in this product. Indeed, some users also love the physical sensation you get when you take a photo using a real button. But, above all, compact cameras allow you to take completely different photos than those you would obtain with a good smartphone.
Thanks to the advancement of semiconductors, smartphones today have significant computing power which makes it possible to apply significant processing to photos. And to this are added the AI-based features which are supposed to improve the quality of the images. But people who use compact cameras prefer to capture images that do not undergo this processing.
On the other hand, this type of camera allows you to obtain natural retro effects.
Some companies are already riding the trend
In any case, some companies are already trying to ride this new trend. Among these, there is Apple. Indeed, the latest models of the iPhone 16 series have a button dedicated to taking photos, which is reminiscent of the physical buttons on point and shoot cameras.
In a previous article, we also mentioned an application called Zerocam, designed for anti-AI photographers. In essence, it is an alternative to manufacturers’ photo applications, which allows you to capture images with as little processing as possible, to have different and more natural results.
For its part, Panasonic presented, in December, the Lumix ZS99 camera, an improved version of the Lumix ZS80 released in 2016.
