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Camera Shipment Data: Full-Frame Mirrorless Down 11%, Compacts Up 30%

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Camera Shipment Data: Full-Frame Mirrorless Down 11%, Compacts Up 30%

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CIPA shipment figures for January–April 2026 show fixed-lens compact cameras up 30% year-on-year, while full-frame mirrorless bodies are down just over 11% for the same period. Total mirrorless forecast for 2026 sits at 6.82 million units, against 7 million shipped in 2025. DSLRs continue declining, down 30% on last year.

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