If you look at CIPA's (Camera & Imaging Products Association) report below, total shipments of digital still cameras peaked in March 2012 with almost 11 million units shipped worldwide then started to decline and ended the year with just almost 5 million units. They have become powerful imaging devices augmented with great apps, stealing the spotlight from poor obsolete digital cameras. Read more in our articles including "Are point-and-shoot cameras dead?" and "Western Digital Around the World Contest".
If you look at CIPA's (Camera & Imaging Products Association) report below, total shipments of digital still cameras peaked in March 2012 with almost 11 million units shipped worldwide then started to decline and ended the year with just almost 5 million units. They have become powerful imaging devices augmented with great apps, stealing the spotlight from poor obsolete digital cameras.
Our coverage of digital compact cameras includes: "Are point-and-shoot cameras dead?"; "Western Digital Around the World Contest"; "Canon files patent for compact handheld gimbal camera". Each article provides unique insights and information.