1) Canon

Photographic enthusiasts are looking for the best camera brand in recent times and no doubt the topmost place is occupied by Canon. The high-quality camera boasts of superb picture quality, stunning performance, and advanced specifications and this has helped in creating a loyal fan base of its own.

Canon Inc is a Japanese origin brand that is associated with the electronics industry and deals in manufacturing of optical and imaging products like the digital camera. This multinational corporation was founded in the year 1937 and currently serves a worldwide area from headquarters based at Ota in Tokyo.

Canon deals in manufacturing of digital cameras, still cameras as well as SLR cameras. It is one of the major organizations which have found its place at the top as a climate-friendly brand.  Canon has offered financial assistance as part of its CSR activities via charitable organizations like the Red Cross Society of China.

2) Nikon

Nikon has set up new standards in terms of performance and product design. It has become a world leader because of its credible commitment to maintain, enhance and incorporate the latest innovation and advanced technology in its product line.

Nikon is a multinational company of Japanese origin that was founded in the year 1917. This iconic brand is associated with consumer electronics industry as it deals in manufacturing and marketing of several products including camera lenses, SLR camera like the Nikon F-Series, underwater film cameras like the Nikonos Series, movie cameras like the Super 8 and Double 8 Series and compact digital cameras like Coolpix Series.

Nikon is a billion dollar corporation that serves a worldwide market from its headquarters based at Shinagawa in Tokyo. The brand has entered into several sponsorship deals to create its brand awareness in the consumer market. It sponsors AFC Champions League and co-sponsors Galatasaray SK Football Team.

3) Sony

Sony. has created a name for itself in camera sector as one of the most versatile and quality-conscious brands in the world because of its state-of-the-art electronic items, cutting-edge technology, user-friendly features, affordable price ranges, and innovative designs.

Sony is a pioneer brand with an international presence that operates via its headquarters based at Minato in Tokyo. It is a conglomerate of Japanese origin and was founded in the year 1946 by its co-founders Akio Morita and Masaru Ibuka.

Sony offers a comprehensive range of digital cameras that include digital single-lens reflex models and point-and-shoot models. By mid-2018 it has become the top-selling brand in the United States for its full-frame mirrorless camera in terms of revenues and also units sold.

The company has been ranked at the ninth position for its endeavor towards Greener Electronics. It is also a part of UNICEF’s EYE SEE Project and hence runs several photography workshops for children in countries like Pakistan, Tunisia, and Argentina.

4) Olympus

Olympus is a well-recognized camera brand in the international arena and is known for capturing real-like images because of its technological superiority, stunning designs, powerful imaging, high quality, compact and sturdy products, and affordable prices.

Olympus Corporation is a Japanese origin company that was founded in the year 1919 by its founder Takeshi Yamashita. It serves globally via headquarters base at Shinjuku in Tokyo.

Olympus is associated with the electronics industry and it deals in manufacturing and marketing of digital cameras like PEN, OM-D, and TOUGH. It was the first company to introduce mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses. The Olympus 8 Series is amongst the topmost of the point-and-shoot camera line with vital features like water resistance and Zuiko lenses.

5) Leica

An incomparable heritage and rich legacy have helped Leica in maintaining a solid position in the global camera industry. The camera brand has been associated with manufacturing the best manual cameras in the world. Superior image-optics and beautifully designed cameras that are durable, portable and compact has helped to make them a desired item in the eyes of a consumer.

Leica is a German origin company founded in the year 1914 by its founder Ernst Leitz. It is associated with the manufacturing of still cameras, DSLR cameras, SLR cameras, mirrorless cameras, instant cameras, compact film cameras, and rangefinder cameras.

Leica is a favorite amongst street photographers as well as wartime photojournalists. Several prominent photographers like Robert Frank, Ralph Gibson, Larry Burrows, and Bruce Gilden have been known to use cameras from this iconic brand.

6) Fujifilm

Fujifilm is a top-rated billion-dollar camera brand known for its superb picture quality. It offers a comprehensive range of camera variants like Fujifilm X-series, Instax series, Fujifilm FinePix series, and Fotorama series that have been periodically updated with advanced and cutting-edge technologies.

Fujifilm is a Japanese origin company that was founded in the year 1934. Its products are easily available in the international market as the camera brand operates via headquarters base at Minato in Tokyo.

Fujifilm has launched its products to suit the needs of both enthusiasts and professionals. Its user-friendly instant cameras have been a hit amongst the new and younger generation whereas the mirrorless cameras have found favor with professionals.

7) Pentax

Pentax is an iconic brand with global recognition. Its brand name is instantly recognized for its box film and single-lens reflex cameras which gained immense popularity in the photography sector. Presently the camera brand deals in point-and-shoot models like Optio Range and DSLRs like K Parent Range.

Pentax was originally founded in the year 1919 by its founder Kumao Kajiwara but ceased its operations in the year 2008. Currently, it works as a subsidiary of its parent company Ricoh from headquarters base at Tokyo in Japan.

Pentax is a Japanese origin company that deals in manufacturing digital cameras. It is a high-profile camera brand known for its weatherproof and durable product line that is affordable and easy-to-use.

8) Panasonic

Panasonic is a Japanese origin company founded in the year 1918 by its founder Konosuke Matsushita. It is a multinational corporation associated with electronics and home appliances industry and deals in manufacturing and marketing of camera along with other products.

Panasonic has been able to create a distinctive place for itself in the global arena. It handles its operations via headquarters base at Kadoma, Osaka. At the end of the fiscal year 2018, the company posted its revenues at 7.982 trillion Yen making it a force to reckon with.

Panasonic is a trusted and well-recognized brand known for its digital cameras that are equipped with the latest technology and multiple innovative features that offer its users a perfect-picture quality. Its product line includes DSLR camera as well as point-and-shoot cameras.

9) Lumix

LLumix is a subsidiary of its parent company Panasonic and was introduced in the consumer market in the year 2001. This Japanese origin brand is associated with the electronics industry and deals in manufacturing and marketing of digital cameras that range from DSLRs to point-and-shoot models.

The product portfolio of Lumix includes compact digital cameras like DMC-F7, compact ultra-zoom like DMC-FZx, and standard mirrorless lines like DMC-G and mirrorless camera with an interchangeable lens like DMC-GM.

The camera brand has roped in several famous personalities as its brand ambassador to create further brand awareness in consumer market like Karena Lam, Ayumi Hamasaki, and Marco Reus.

10) Samsung

Samsung Group is a conglomerate of South Korean origin and was founded in the year 1938 by its founder Lee Byung-chul. The company serves a worldwide market from headquarters based at Seoul in South Korea.

Samsung is associated with several industries like electronics and deals in manufacturing and marketing of high-quality digital cameras like point-and-shoot cameras. The brand is known for sharpness and clarity of its images and has targeted the techno-savvy and image-conscious younger generation as its target customers.

Samsung has always adopted an aggressive marketing policy to create brand awareness in the consumer market. It is one of the biggest advertisers in the world and has entered into several sponsorship deals for increasing brand visibility. Samsung is an avid participant of charitable events and also makes monetary donations via several non-profit organizations for the welfare of needy people.

11) GoPro

The desire to create something better for capturing qualitative videos and stunning images in a professional manner resulted in the launch of the GoPro camera system. The camera brand has been able to hold on to its dominant position in the world market as its products are waterproof, compact, lightweight, affordable and sturdy.

GoPro is an American origin public company that was founded in the year 2002 by its founder Nick Woodman. It serves the global market via headquarters based at San Mateo in the United States.

GoPro is associated with consumer electronics industry and it deals in manufacturing of action cameras, video cameras, and digital still cameras. Some of its most popular products are HERO Cameras, GoPro KARMA Grip, GoPro KARMA and GoPro Fusion.

12) Kodak

Kodak is a well established international brand that has a firm stronghold in the camera sector. Advanced technology, latest features, picture-perfect quality makes it a globally acclaimed camera brand that is a strong force to reckon with.

Kodak is an American origin company that was founded in the year 1888 by its co-founders Henry A strong and George Eastman. It is one of the oldest technology company serves in international market via headquarters base at Rochester in New York, the United States.

Kodak is associated with technology and electronics industry and deals in manufacturing and selling of digital cameras including point-and-shoot devices, action cameras, smart lens camera, still film cameras, instant cameras, zoom digital cameras and compact cameras.

13) Polaroid

Polaroid is an American origin company that was founded in the year 1937 by its founder Edwin H Land. Currently, it operates as a subsidiary of its parent company PLR IP Holdings, LLC.

This iconic company is associated with the consumer electronics industry as it deals in manufacturing and marketing of digital cameras, action cameras, instant cameras, and Polaroid instant film. The high-profile camera brand offers products for consumer, technical and professional markets. The first digital camera by Polaroid was launched in the year 1996. Polaroid has made a successful comeback by reviving once again the One Step Camera Line.

Polaroid has spread its product reach in a worldwide market and it handles its operations from headquarters based at Minnetonka in the United States. The brand has also been involved in sponsorship deals. It was a major sponsor of NASCAR in the 90s.

14) Yashica

Yashica is a Japanese origin company associated with the consumer electronics industry as it deals in manufacturing and marketing of digital cameras. It started its operations by manufacturing parts of electric clocks and with time became one of the most popular camera brands of the world.

The product portfolio of Yashica camera brand includes items like TLRs, 35mm SLR cameras, 35mm rangefinders, compact 35mm, and compact digital camera.

Yashica was founded in the year 1949 and its trademark rights were sold to MF Jebsen Group, a Hong-Kong based company in the year 2008. Yashica International Company holds the trademark rights of this brand since the year 2015 and is making a comeback and has thus launched a series of teaser videos declaring its intentions.

15) Ricoh

Ricoh is a multinational company of Japanese origin that was founded in the year 1936. The company has spread its network to international market and operates via headquarters based at Chuo in Tokyo.

Ricoh is a public company associated with the electronics industry as it deals in manufacturing and marketing of cameras that includes digital cameras like compact cameras, GR digital camera and GXR interchangeable sensor system, and film cameras.

In order to create brand visibility, Ricoh sponsored Women’s British Open in the year 2007 and acquired the naming rights to a rugby and football stadium Ricoh Arena.

16) Hasselblad

Hasselblad is a private company of Swedish origin founded in the year 1841 by its founder Victor Hasselblad. It has spread its operations to international level and operates via headquarters based at Gothenburg in Sweden.

Hasselblad is a subsidiary of its parent company DJI and is associated with the photography industry. Initially, the company dealt in the selling of several products but later it also started the manufacturing of medium-format cameras that are renowned for high performance, great image quality, and iconic designs.

Hasselblad camera has the distinction of being taken to space by NASA because of their innovative features. It has the technical excellence that enhances the creative vision of its user.

17) Casio

Versatility and reliability describe the camera brand Casio perfectly. It offers a wide range of products and has especially targeted amateurs and tourists who are looking for a high-quality product which is also easy-to-handle.

Casio is a Japanese origin company founded in the year 1946 by its founder Tadao Kashio. Its products are easily available in international markets and the company handles its operations from its headquarters based at Shibuya in Tokyo.

Casio is a multinational corporation associated with consumer electronics industry and it deals in manufacturing and selling of digital cameras along with other items. The brand gained immense popularity because of its high-quality point-and-shoot cameras. Some of its most popular product lines include EXILIM series, TRYX, WQV-series and QV-series.

18) Toshiba

Toshiba is a Japanese origin conglomerate founded in the year 1875. This multinational company has spread its network to most parts of the world and handles its operations from headquarters based at Minato in Tokyo.

Toshiba is a successful company that is associated with consumer electrons industry and deals in manufacturing of cameras. The company has set new standards by taking the Entry-Level photography to new dimensions. Some of its popular products are PDR- 3320, 3.0 megapixel and PDR-2300, 2.0-megapixel cameras.

All the products feature innovative technology, sophisticated designs and are easy-to-use and budget-friendly. Toshiba’s strength lies in its customer base which is loyal to the brand and its high-end products.

19) LG

LG is a multinational corporation of South Korean origin that serves a world market via headquarters based at Seoul in South Korea. It was founded in the year 1958 by its founder Koo-in-hwoi.

LG is a world-famous business house that is associated with consumer electronics industry and deals in digital cameras including point-and-shoot and compact spherical camera.

LG has entered into several sponsorship dealings to increase its brand visibility in the consumer market. It has sponsored several events and sports like Grand Prix, Formula One, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, ICC Awards and International Cricket Council.