Old digital cameras suddenly revive after 20 years of being overwhelmed by smartphones
After 20 years, old digital cameras are causing a stir thanks to their nostalgic feelings and 'imperfections' that attract young people around the world.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•29/08/2025
Over the past 20 years, smartphones have replaced a host of tech gadgets, but old digital cameras have suddenly made a comeback. The seemingly outdated digital cameras have now become a new trend among young people around the world.
According to data from the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA), the number of cameras with integrated lenses surpassed the one million mark in the first half of this year alone. What makes digicam appealing is the sense of nostalgia and the “imperfections” in each photo.
Users love the graininess, vibrant colors, and raw quality that smartphones can't replicate. In many stores in Hong Kong, digital cameras that are more than 15 years old are still sold at high prices. Big brands like Fujifilm and Ricoh have quickly launched new products that simulate classic styles.
The return of the digicam proves that emotion is sometimes more valuable than perfect technology. Dear readers, please watch more videos : Top 10 'Scary' Technology Devices of the Future.
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