And for good reason.

The figure in 2021 has now gone down to just over 8 million units.

“It’s difficult to get something which can shoot underwater for the price.”

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Professional photographers aren’t surprised.

Bridge cameras are halfway between P&S and interchangeable lens cameras, explained Mathews.

Its not all scaling back, though.

Point and shoot camera immersed in water

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So there is still a place in the world for these pocket rockets.

Person on a bridge taking a photo

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