This study provides regional and worldwide market share data for the consumer point-and-shoot digital still camera and digital SLR categories for the period ending September 30, 2006. Data is presented for the United States only. This study does not include PC cameras, digital camcorders, or camera phones. "The digital camera market is cooling and vendor consolidation has begun to occur," said Chris Chute, research manager, Digital Imaging Solutions and Services, IDC.

Companies Mentioned: Canon; Sony; Kodak; Olympus; Nikon; Fuji; HP; Samsung; Pentax Technologies; Casio; Konica Minolta; Panasonic

• In This Study
  • Definitions
  • Methodology
• Situation Overview
• Table: U.S. Digital Still Camera Shipments by Vendor, 3Q05 and 3Q06
• Future Outlook
• Essential Guidance
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  • Related Research
  • Synopsis