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Top 10 Mini Photo Printers Most Purchased by Japanese Consumers - Canon and Fujifilm Products are a Hit
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- Canon and Fujifilm products were the best-selling mini photo printers in Japanese electronics stores during the first week of May.
- Canon has expanded consumer options with its mini photo printer lineup, emphasizing portability, smartphone connectivity, and various features, while Fujifilm has gained popularity with its mini photo printers capable of printing instant photos.
- In particular, Canon's 'SELPHY White CP1500' and Fujifilm's 'instax mini Link 2' have topped the charts, suggesting intense competition in the future.
According to recent sales statistics from BCN, a major Japanese media outlet, Canon and Fujifilm products dominated the top spots for mini photo printers sold in Japan from April 29th to May 5th.
Canon's "SELPHY white CP1500" took the top spot. This palm-sized, portable photo printer allows for easy printing of smartphone photos. Fujifilm's "instax mini Link 2" products took second and third place, in Clay White and Soft Pink colors, respectively. These printers are the latest models that allow for instant-like printing of smartphone photos and are gaining popularity for their unique AR effects and fun features.
Canon's "iNSPiC PV-223" series, in blue, pink, and white, took spots four through six. This product is notable for its ability to print from smartphones and use special sticker paper to turn photos into stickers. Fujifilm's "instax mini Link 2 Space Blue" came in seventh.
The top spots are all filled with the latest mini photo printers, with their compact portability, smartphone connectivity, and diverse functionalities winning over Japanese consumers. Canon and Fujifilm are expected to continue their intense competition in the market.
Canon is also boosting its competitiveness with a diverse lineup. The palm-sized mini printer "iNSPiC PV-223" comes in white, pink, and blue. The cutely designed "PV-123-HK" is also very popular. The "ZV-223" model, with its built-in camera, allows for immediate shooting and printing. The "SELPHY SQUARE QX10", specialized for square format printing, is available in white, black, and pink, broadening consumer choices with its comprehensive lineup.
Meanwhile, the "SELPHY CP1500", with its 3.5-inch LCD, offers convenience by connecting to smartphones and allowing for direct printing from memory cards. Canon has enhanced consumer satisfaction by highlighting features like high resolution, water resistance, sticker paper, and square printing.
These statistics cover about 40% of the Japanese home appliance retail market and represent meaningful data reflecting the actual sales trends of the latest mini photo printers. Further competition and the release of new products from Canon and Fujifilm are anticipated.