Worldwide Still Camera Forecast, 2003-2007: The Emerging Digital Solution

SUMMARY

This IDC study examines evidence behind the popular notion that digital cameras are cannibalizing film cameras. Presenting IDC's 2003-2007 forecast for the digital still camera market - along with forecast numbers for film camera, one-time-use camera, digital still camera, and camera phone unit shipments, as well as end-user survey data - this document examines in detail the notion of digital versus film, drawing some startling conclusions.

This study also provides guidance in terms of where imaging leaders will position themselves to take advantage of future developments.

"While there is evidence that digital camera use is becoming more frequent than just special events, it has become clear that, for consumers, digital cameras are used for image sharing, not printing." - Chris Chute, IDC senior research analyst, Digital Imaging Solutions and Services

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IDC Opinion

In This Study

• Methodology
• Definitions

Situation Overview

• The Case for Digital Imaging
• The Flawed Assumption
  • Table: Response Rate of Digital Image Applications
• Aligning of the Stars

Future Outlook

• Forecast and Assumptions
• Digital Cameras Versus Film Cameras
  • Figure: WORLDWIDE DIGITAL CAMERA AND FILM CAMERA SHIPMENTS BY CATEGORY,2001-2007
• Camera Phones Versus One-Time-Use Cameras
  • Figure: WORLDWIDE CAMERA PHONE AND ONE-TIME-USE FILM CAMERA SHIPMENTS BYCATEGORY, 2001-2007
• Total Digital Versus Total Film
  • Figure: WORLDWIDE AGGREGATE DIGITAL AND FILM CAMERA SHIPMENTS BY CATEGORY,2001-2007
• Total Capture Devices
  • Table: Worldwide Digital and Film Camera Shipments, 2001-2007 (M)
  • Figure: WORLDWIDE AGGREGATE DIGITAL AND FILM CAMERA SHIPMENTS, 2001-2007
• Forecast Assumptions
  • Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide Digital Still CameraMarket, 2003-2007

Essential Guidance

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• Related Research
• Synopsis