SUMMARY
A new report indicates that gimbal cameras are experiencing explosive growth, selling nearly 2.8 million units in the second quarter of 2026 alone, an 87% increase year-over-year. This figure exceeds the 2.3 million compact cameras sold by Japanese brands throughout all of 2025. DJI leads the market, accounting for 73% of shipments in the gimbal, action, and 360 camera categories. The report predicts this combined 'handheld smart camera' category could reach 41 million units annually by 2030, with gimbal cameras being the largest segment.
TAKEAWAYS
Gimbal cameras sold 2.8 million units in Q2 2026, a significant increase from the previous year.
This sales volume for gimbal cameras surpassed the total compact camera sales from Japanese brands in 2025.
DJI holds a dominant 73% market share in the gimbal, action, and 360 camera categories.
The 'handheld smart camera' market, including gimbal and action cameras, is projected to reach 41 million units annually by 2030.