Market Studies
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Digital Cameras:
Markets, Technologies & Opportunities

Published: October 2001

Overview
Table Of Contents
Table of Figures

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Overview:
Digital Photography a 'Killer App' for the Wireless Internet. Wireless Cameras Will Drive Photography into New Markets

Digital still and video cameras will rapidly evolve into network devices, creating new opportunities for wireless operators, manufacturers and film suppliers. That is one of the conclusions of the new 91-page report, Digital Cameras: Markets, Technologies & Opportunities, by Datacomm Research Company.

"Digital cameras will access PCs and the Internet via wireless links, achieving new levels of convenience and capability," said Terry Edwards, Executive Director of ENGALCO and principal author of the report. "The ability to view, share, and manipulate photos is about to take a giant leap forward," he concluded.

"This report shows how large scale integration will drive camera performance up and prices down, ushering in an era of network cameras," said Ira Brodsky, President of Datacomm Research. "3G mobile operators should offer wireless digital cameras along with phones; film suppliers should refocus on image archiving and printing," he added.

Digital Cameras: Markets, Technologies & Opportunities includes a "Technology" section explaining how today's digital cameras are likely to evolve into second- and third-generation designs. The "Markets" section provides background on the largest markets (by country), including statistics on PC penetration, Internet hosts, and Internet users. The "Market Forecasts" section provides digital still camera and digital video camcorder forecasts for Japan, Korea, Germany, France, Italy, the UK, and North America. The "Manufacturers" section profiles more than a dozen vendors including Canon, Casio, Eastman Kodak, FujiFilm, Kyocera, Minolta, Olympus, Polaroid, Ricoh, Samsung, Sanyo, and Sony.

Additional conclusions found in Digital Cameras: Markets, Technologies & Opportunities:

1.Digital photography will gradually replace traditional photography. Digital photography avoids the need for film and film developing; makes it possible to view recorded images immediately; allows pictures to be shared worldwide via the Internet; and enables PC-based manipulation and enhancement.

2.The digital photography market will more than double in the next four years, growing to over $37 billion. The largest market for digital cameras (all types) is North America; Japan is second largest for digital still cameras and Europe is second largest for digital video cameras. The opportunities cut across existing consumer and professional markets, as well as new markets for network-based cameras.

3.The Internet creates new opportunities for archiving and accessing images and scenes. The time is right as digital photography, 'Net-based storage and 3G wireless solutions are all falling into place. Those who develop more cost-effective ways of storing and transmitting images (particularly compression techniques) will be big winners.

4.Wireless technology will facilitate transmission, storage, display, and printing of images. Third generation wireless networks will allow digital cameras with minimal memory to take picture after picture. Wireless LANs enable sophisticated security systems for homes and small offices. Short-range wireless technology, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, will let users beam images to desktop devices for display and printing.

5.CMOS sensors will replace conventional CCD arrays. The integration of CMOS sensors and advanced ASIC image processors will drive prices down rapidly. Expect digital still cameras with 1.3 megapixels for just $140 to appear on the market soon. PDAs, notebook PCs, and mobile phones with built-in digital cameras will become increasingly common.

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

  • 1.1 Key Conclusions
  • 1.2 Global Forecasts

2. Introduction: Products, Vendors, and Buyers

  • 2.1 Key Driving Forces
  • 2.2 Current manufacturers
  • 2.3 Typical manufacturing locations
  • 2.4 Weaknesses and Opportunities
  • 2.5 Future prospects
  • 2.6 Typical purchaser profiles

3. Internet and Wireless Opportunities

  • 3.1 The Internet and Networking Technologies
  • 3.1.1 The Internet
  • 3.1.2 The impact of xDSL and cable modems
  • 3.2 Wireless Device Connection

4. Key Technologies and Suppliers

  • 4.1 Functional parts within a digital camera
  • 4.2 Block layout of a current digital camera
  • 4.3 Block layout of a digital camera with second-generation technology
  • 4.4 Third-generation technology
  • 4.5 Light sensor (CCD or CMOS)
  • 4.6 ADCs
  • 4.7 ASICs
  • 4.8 Chip Packaging Technologies
  • 4.9 Flash Memory
  • 4.10 LCD monitors
  • 4.11 Batteries (mainly rechargeable types)
  • 4.12 Passive components

5. Profiles of Camera Manufacturers

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Canon Corporation
  • 5.3 Casio Corporation
  • 5.4 Eastman Kodak
  • 5.5 FujiFilm
  • 5.6 Japan Victor Company (JVC)
  • 5.7 Kyocera
  • 5.8 Matsushita (Panasonic)
  • 5.9 Minolta
  • 5.10 Olympus
  • 5.11 Polaroid
  • 5.12 Ricoh
  • 5.13 Samsung
  • 5.14 Sanyo
  • 5.15 Sony Corporation

6. Countries and Economies

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 France
  • 6.3 Germany
  • 6.4 Italy
  • 6.5 The United Kingdom
  • 6.6 Canada
  • 6.7 United States of America
  • 6.8 Japan
  • 6.9 Republic of Korea ("South Korea")

7. Market Data

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Forecasts – applicable to both DSCs and DVCs
  • 7.3 The case for DSCs
  • 7.4 The case for DVCs
  • 7.5 Market data and commentaries
  • 7.6 DSCs
    • 7.6.1 Japan
    • 7.6.2 South Korea
    • 7.6.3 France
    • 7.6.4 Germany
    • 7.6.5 Italy
    • 7.6.6 The UK
    • 7.6.7 North America
  • 7.7 DVCs
    • 7.7.1 Japan
    • 7.7.2 South Korea
    • 7.7.3 France
    • 7.7.4 Germany
    • 7.7.5 Italy
    • 7.7.6 The U.K.
    • 7.7.7 North America

8. About The Author

Tables & Figures

Figure 1, Global Sales Revenue Forecast for Digital Still Cameras ($Millions)
Figure 2, Global Sales Revenue Forecast for Digital Video Camcorders ($Millions)
Table 1, Specifications of Ten Representative Digital Cameras
Figure 3, IP Traffic Trends, 1995 - 2005 (reference 1995 = 100)
Figure 4, IP Traffic Trends 2001 - 2005 (closer look)
Figure 5, Forecasted Density of Internet Users and Hosts, Worldwide (per 10,000 people, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 6, Forecasted Density of PCs, Worldwide (per 100 people, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 7, Forecasted Density of Internet Hosts and Users, Europe (per 10,000, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 8, Forecasted Density of PCs, Europe (per 100, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 9, Block Diagram of Typical Digital Camera (Current)
Figure 10, Block Diagram of Typical Digital Camera (Second Generation)
Figure 11, Technology Trend for Digital Camera Light Sensors
Figure 12, Technology Trend for Analog-to-Digital Converters
Table 2, Parameters Associated with FBGA and PBGA Packages
Figure 13, Capacity and Unit Price Trends
Figure 14, Display Technology Trends
Figure 15, Speed of Technology Change by Major Components
Table 3, Technical Comparisons Between Ni-MH and Li-ion Batteries
Figure 16, Trends for Ni-MH and Li-ion Shipments, 2000 - 2005
Table 4, Sony’s Li-ion Battery Manufacturing Outside Japan (as of June, 2001)
Table 5, Best-Positioned Passive Component Suppliers
Figure 17, Forecasted Density of Internet Hosts and Users in France (per 10,000, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 18, Forecasted Density of PCs in France (per 100, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 19, Forecasted Density of Internet Hosts and Users in Germany (per 10,000, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 20, Forecasted Density of PCs in Germany (per 100, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 21, Forecasted Density of Internet Hosts and Users in Italy (per 10,000, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 22, Forecasted Density of PCs in Italy (per 100, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 23, Forecasted Density of Internet Hosts and Users in U.K. (per 10,000, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 24, Forecasted Density of PCs in U.K. (per 100, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 25, Forecasted Density of Internet Hosts and Users in U.S (per 10,000, 1999 - 2003)
Table 6, The Nine Leading ISPs in the U.S.
Figure 26, Forecasted Density of PCs in U.S. (per 100, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 27, Forecasted Density of Internet Hosts and Users in Japan (per 10,000, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 28, Forecasted Density of PCs in Japan (per 100, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 29, Forecasted Density of Internet Hosts and Users in Korea (per 10,000, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 30, Forecasted Density of PCs in Korea (per 100, 1999 - 2003)
Figure 31, Median Forecast for DSCs in Japan, 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 32, Median Forecast for DSCs in Korea, 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 33, Median Forecast for DSCs in France, 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 34, Median Forecast for DSCs in Germany, 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 35, Median Forecast for DSCs in Italy, 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 36, Median Forecast for DSCs in the U.K., 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 37, Median Forecast for DSCs in North America, 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 38, Median Forecast for DVCs in Japan, 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 39, Median Forecast for DVCs in Korea, 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 40, Median Forecast for DVCs in France, 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 41, Median Forecast for DVCs in Germany, 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 42, Median Forecast for DVCs in Italy, 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 43, Median Forecast for DVCs in the U.K., 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)
Figure 44, Median Forecast for DVCs in North America, 1999 - 2005 ($Millions)

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