Smartphones eat into low-end camera sales in US, study

Smartphones are eating into sales of basic cameras and camcorders in the US, according to market researchers. The NPD Group said the point-and-shoot camera market sold 17 percent fewer units over the first 11 months of the year compared to the same period in 2010. It said the pocket camcorder market fell by 13 percent over the same period. Its online survey of adults and teenagers suggested users were also more likely to opt for their phone camera to take footage on the fly. Add your comment
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