Canon and Bandai Expand Miniature Camera Collection
Canon and Bandai are expanding their miniature camera collection: figures of the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and ELPH 100HS will arrive in February 2027.
Miniatures of the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and ELPH 100HS will appear in Japanese gashapon machines in February 2027. They will join five existing models; each capsule costs 400 yen, and the camera is selected at random.
Canon and Bandai Add Compact Cameras to Miniature Collection
Canon and Bandai are expanding their toy camera series in gashapon format. Miniatures of two Canon compact cameras will join the five models released earlier. The new figures will appear in Japanese capsule toy machines in February 2027.
Pocket-Sized PowerShot and IXY Models
The collection will include the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III, a popular compact camera available in black or silver. The limited-edition graphite-gray version, created to mark the PowerShot line’s 30th anniversary, is not included in this release.
Another new addition is the Canon PowerShot ELPH 100HS, known in Japan as the IXY 210. This more compact model will come in four colors: silver, orange, pink, and blue. The IXY series remains popular, including among young photographers who like compact cameras with a distinctive nostalgic design.
Five Cameras and Interchangeable Lenses
The first series of Canon miniatures included five models. The collection description says it was released last year, while the image caption says it came out earlier this year. All five figures will remain available alongside the new compact cameras.
They include the rangefinder Canon IV Sb with a Serenar 50mm f/1.8 I lens and the Canon 7S with a fixed 50mm f/0.95 lens. The set also includes the Canon F-1 SLR with an FD 55mm f/1.2 S.S.C. Aspherical lens.
Digital cameras are represented by the Canon EOS 5D Mark II with an EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM and the mirrorless EOS R1 with an RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z. The EOS R1 lens features Canon’s classic white professional finish. All the lenses in the collection can be detached from the cameras.
Price and Random Selection
In Japan, one turn of the machine will cost 400 yen—about $2.50 at the current exchange rate. Gashapon machines can also be found in other countries, including the United States, although a single try usually costs more there.
Buyers cannot choose a specific figure: the capsule is dispensed at random. So getting a particular model may take several tries, and the total cost can quickly add up.
Nikon also makes miniature cameras in gashapon format. The company introduced its series in 2024 and expanded it the following year; the set also added compact Coolpix models. Some Nikon miniatures have detachable lenses.
These small camera keychains offer an inexpensive way to add a photography-themed item to everyday belongings. Images of the collection were provided by Canon and Bandai.
