These mirrorless camera statistics highlight the latest available figures on global market size, worldwide shipments, mirrorless share versus DSLR, lens ecosystem trends, and current camera industry positioning.
mirrorless camera statistics
Mirrorless camera statistics (Top Highlights)
The global mirrorless camera market was valued at $5.02 billion in 2025 and is estimated at $5.32 billion in 2026.
The mirrorless camera market is projected to reach $7.12 billion by 2031, implying a 6.0% CAGR from 2026 to 2031.
CIPA reported 6,311,054 mirrorless camera shipments worldwide in 2025, up 12.5% year over year.
Worldwide mirrorless camera shipments increased from 4,832,813 in 2023 to 6,311,054 in 2025, a two-year increase of 30.59%.
Mirrorless camera shipments reached 5,612,205 units in 2024, up 16.1% from 2023.
Mirrorless cameras accounted for 90.13% of interchangeable-lens digital camera shipments in 2025.
DSLR shipments fell to 690,911 units in 2025, equal to just 9.87% of interchangeable-lens digital camera shipments.
CIPA forecasts 6.82 million interchangeable-lens digital camera shipments in 2026 overall.
Canon says it held the No. 1 global share in interchangeable-lens digital cameras for the 23rd consecutive year through 2025.
Canon U.S.A. says it ranked No. 1 in mirrorless cameras in the U.S. in 2024.
Shipments of smaller-than-35mm interchangeable lenses reached 5,822,144 units in 2025, up 7.6% year over year.
Global mirrorless camera market size forecast
Label
Bar
Value
2025
$5.02B
2026
$5.32B
2031
$7.12B
Max = $7.12B. Widths: 2025 70.51%, 2026 74.72%, 2031 100.00%
Worldwide mirrorless camera shipments
Label
Bar
Value
2023
4,832,813
2024
5,612,205
2025
6,311,054
Max = 6,311,054. Widths: 2023 76.58%, 2024 88.93%, 2025 100.00%
Mirrorless share of interchangeable-lens camera shipments
Label
Bar
Value
2023
80.56%
2024
84.91%
2025
90.13%
Max = 100%. Widths: 2023 80.56%, 2024 84.91%, 2025 90.13%
2025 mirrorless vs DSLR shipments
Label
Bar
Value
Mirrorless
6,311,054
DSLR
690,911
Max = 6,311,054. Widths: Mirrorless 100.00%, DSLR 10.95%
Smaller-than-35mm interchangeable lens shipments
These figures refer to interchangeable lenses for formats smaller than 35mm, a category closely tied to APS-C and Micro Four Thirds camera ecosystems.
Label
Bar
Value
2023
5,009,035
2024
5,413,320
2025
5,822,144
Max = 5,822,144. Widths: 2023 86.03%, 2024 92.98%, 2025 100.00%
What these mirrorless camera statistics show
The latest numbers show that mirrorless cameras are no longer just the faster-growing side of the camera market. They now dominate interchangeable-lens camera shipments, while DSLR volumes continue to shrink sharply.
The market also appears to be moving upmarket. Industry forecasts still point to steady revenue growth through 2031, while shipment data suggests that buyers continue to favor systems with stronger photo and video performance, deeper lens ecosystems, and creator-friendly features.
That combination helps explain why manufacturers keep focusing product launches around mirrorless bodies and lenses. The category is benefiting from demand among enthusiasts, professionals, and content creators who want lighter systems without giving up image quality or video capability.
Sources
CIPA, 2024 Outlook on the Shipment by Product-Type Concerning Cameras and Related Goods, February 22, 2024.
CIPA, 2025 Outlook on the Shipment by Product-Type Concerning Cameras and Related Goods, February 27, 2025.
CIPA, 2026 Outlook on the Shipment by Product-Type Concerning Cameras and Related Goods, February 26, 2026.
Canon Global, Canon celebrates 23rd consecutive year of No. 1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market, February 24, 2026.
Canon U.S.A., The Data Is In: Canon Claims #1 Spot in Multiple Camera and Lens Categories, January 30, 2025.
Mordor Intelligence, Mirrorless Camera Market Size & Share Analysis – Growth Trends and Forecast (2026 – 2031), updated January 12, 2026.
