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Kodak Charmera Charmera

★★★★★ 5.0 (3)

The 1.6MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor squeezes into a keychain-sized body, enabling 1080p/30fps AVI video without the bulk of a traditional camera. Micro SD card support up to 128GB and a blind-box design with seven collectible retro styles make it a uniquely giftable, well-built trinket. This screenless novelty camera is best for casual gift shoppers and nostalgia seekers who want effortless, low-stakes snapshots to share instantly.

Type compact
Sensor 1.6MP 1/2.3-inch
Burst 30 fps
Video 1080p
Kodak Charmera Charmera camera
29 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong burst (85th percentile) 85th

Cons

  • Below average sensor (0th percentile)
  • Below average video (20th percentile)
  • Below average display (25th percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (32th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '26: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '26: 3.7★ · 3 reviews23Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 32.6
EVF 35.5
Build 36.3
Burst 84.8
Video 20.4
Sensor 0.2
Battery 44.9
Display 25.3
Connectivity 41.3
Social Proof 52.7
Stabilization 32.4

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Type CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch"
Megapixels 1.6 MP
ISO Range 100

Shooting

Burst (Mechanical) 30
Electronic Shutter Yes

Video

Max Resolution 1080p
1080p FPS 30
Codec AVI

Display & EVF

Touchscreen No

Connectivity

USB USB-C

vs Competition

Spec Kodak Charmera Charmera Sony a7 a7 V Nikon Z Z8 Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX
Type compact mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 1.6MP 1/2.3-inch 33MP full-frame 45.7MP full-frame 24.2MP full-frame 40.2MP aps-c 24.2MP full-frame
AF Points - 759 493 1053 425 779
Burst FPS 30 30 30 12 15 30
Video 1080p 4K @120fps 8K @120fps 4K @60fps 6K @60fps 6K @60fps
IBIS false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) - 610 820 590 476 658
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Kodak Charmera Charmera 32.635.536.384.820.40.244.925.341.352.732.4
Sony a7 a7 V Compare 95.388.294.690.489.359.696.599.493.196.896.1
Nikon Z Z8 Compare 89.98998.496.199.464.288.882.893.196.884.4
Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare 98.387.394.187.783.248.498.682.893.19298.1
Fujifilm X-T X-T5 Compare 87.49391.580.187.897.595.682.893.196.893.6
Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX S5 IIX Compare 96.990.996.590.49348.490.199.293.19284.4

Price

Value & Pricing

From ¥38,400 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.co.jp 1 offers From ¥38,400
¥38,400

Usage Scores

Overall (29.2)Video (16.9)Travel (16.2)Youtube (16.9)Beginner (28.9)Vlogging (10.4)Streaming (18.3)Photography (17.9)Wedding Events (20.2)Sports Wildlife (28.6)Product Photography (17)

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