Canon Says Compact Cameras Are Back Because Smartphones Are Not Enough Anymore

Canon’s 2026 Integrated Report includes a small but highly revealing statement about the camera market. After years in which smartphones were blamed for destroying the compact camera segment, Canon now says compact digital cameras are once again attracting attention. The reason is simple. Young creators want photo and video tools that go beyond smartphones, and compact cameras have become part of the social media aesthetic. According to Canon, this new demand is especially strong among younger users, who see compact digital cameras as both creative devices and fashion statements. Canon says the smartphone effect has eased For more than a