Japan’s best-sellers: R6 III on top, GR IV surges—full list and what changes next

Canon’s R6 III is currently ruling Japan’s sales charts. December will be the real test—once Sony’s A7 V lands in stores, we’ll see if the leaderboard gets a shake-up.

Mapcamera best selling cameras in November

  1. Canon EOS R6 Mark III
  2. RICOH GR IV
  3. SONY α7C II
  4. FUJIFILM X-E5
  5. Nikon Z5II
  6. Nikon Z R
  7. FUJIFILM X-M5
  8. RICOH GR IIIx
  9. Nikon Z f
  10. SONY α7IV

Yodobashi best selling cameras second half of November

  1. Canon EOS R6 Mark III Body
  2. Canon EOS R5 Mark II Body
  3. SONY α7C II Zoom Lens Kit Silver | Black
  4. SONY α7C II Body Silver | Black
  5. FUJIFILM X-E5 XF23mm Lens Kit Silver | Black
  6. Canon EOS R6 Mark III · RF24-105 L IS USM Lens Kit
  7. Nikon Z50II Double Zoom Kit
  8. Nikon ZR Body
  9. Nikon Z5II Body
  10. Hasselblad X2D II 100C Body

Yodobashi best selling lenses second half of November

  1. Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (E-mount)
  2. Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS
  3. Canon RF45mm F1.2 STM
  4. Canon RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  5. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
  6. Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary (E-mount)
  7. Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
  8. Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
  9. Hasselblad XCD 2.8-4/35-100E
  10. Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

DPReview Annual Awards: The best photography gear of 2025

In this video the Dpreview team discusses the gear of the year. Here is the list:

Product of the Year

Best High-End Camera

Best Enthusiast Camera

Best Prime Lens

Best Compact Camera

2025 DPReview Innovation Award

Chris&Jordan selected “The Best and Worst Camera Gear Of 2025”

In their usual professional and sober fashion ;) Chris and Jordan analytically selected the Best and Worst gear of the year!

Best Camera:

  1. Canon R6 III
  2. Sony A7 V
  3. Nikon Z5 II

Best Lens

  1. Sigma 300-600mm f/4.0
  2. Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
  3. Panasonic 24-60mm f/2.8

Best Video camera

  1. Panasonic S1 II
  2. DJI Mavic 4 PRO
  3. Canon R6 III

Worst Camera:

  1. Fujifilm X-Half
  2. Sigma BF
  3. Leica SL3-S

Worst Lens:

  1. Canon 75-300mm
  2. Laowa 200mm f/2.0

Worst Video Camera:

  1. Sony FX2

Photolari: 14 Used Cameras That Still Make Sense in 2026

Here are the Used Cameras That Still Make Sense for the Photolari team:

1. Nikon D850 (2017)

A legendary DSLR that still competes with modern mirrorless bodies.
Why it’s great: 45.7MP sensor, fantastic dynamic range, rugged pro body, and endless F-mount lenses.

2. Canon 5D Mark IV (2016)

The workhorse of photojournalists and wedding photographers.
Why it’s great: Dual Pixel AF, strong colors, reliable 4K video, weather-sealed tank.

3. Nikon DF (2013)

A retro-inspired full-frame DSLR with pure photographic charm.
Why it’s great: Beautiful design, great low-light sensor, tactile controls, no video distractions.

4. Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 (2014)

The perfect budget all-in-one travel camera.
Why it’s great: 1-inch sensor, 25–400mm Leica zoom, 4K video, fast AF.

5. Sony RX100 III (2014)

One of the best pocket cameras ever made.
Why it’s great: 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 lens, pop-up EVF, ND filter, fits in any pocket.

6. Panasonic GX800 (2017)

A tiny Micro Four Thirds camera ideal for travel and content creation.
Why it’s great: 4K video, flip-up screen, lightweight body, huge MFT lens ecosystem.

7. Panasonic GX9 (2018)

A compact, premium street-shooting machine.
Why it’s great: 20MP sensor, IBIS, tilting EVF, excellent 4K features.

8. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III (2020)

A modern Micro Four Thirds classic with best-in-class stabilization.
Why it’s great: Hybrid AF, high-res mode (50MP), weather sealing, extremely lightweight.

9. Canon EOS M200 (2019)

A simple, compact APS-C mirrorless camera for beginners.
Why it’s great: Dual Pixel AF, great colors, flip-up screen, easy to use.

10. Canon EOS M6 (2017)

A more advanced EOS M model with excellent handling.
Why it’s great: Fast AF, great ergonomics, optional EVF, compact and responsive.

11. Sony A6100 (2019)

The autofocus king of entry-level APS-C.
Why it’s great: Eye AF tracking, 4K, lightweight, and a huge E-mount lens selection.

12. Sony A7R IV (2019)

A high-resolution full-frame powerhouse.
Why it’s great: 60MP sensor, 10fps shooting, great AF, perfect for landscape and studio work.

13. Leica X2 (2012)

A beautifully built compact camera with Leica character.
Why it’s great: 16MP APS-C sensor, sharp fixed lens, timeless design.

14. Fujifilm X-T200 (2020)

A forgotten but fantastic budget Fuji mirrorless camera.
Why it’s great: Large 3.5″ touchscreen, beautiful Fuji colors, lightweight, strong 4K video.

All these cameras remain excellent choices in 2025–2026 — whether you’re upgrading, buying your first real camera, or hunting for a bargain.

PetaPixel Awards: Sigma wins the lenses and Canon R6III the camera ranking

Petapixel writes:

There are plenty of good reasons why the R6 II has been Canon’s best-selling EOS R-series camera since its launch, and for the same reasons and more, the R6 III merits similar commercial success. The R5 II, for its part, felt very similar when it arrived last summer. That camera felt like a huge, important step forward for Canon’s EOS R system as a whole. The R6 III, as good as it is, does not feel like that. It feels more like a 5D Mark III moment. Like that great DSLR, the R6 III is an excellent camera.

Here are all the awards: