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 (84th percentile) 84th

Cons

  • Below average sensor (0th percentile)
  • Below average video (20th percentile)
  • Below average display (25th percentile)
  • Below average af (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 31.8
EVF 34.9
Build 36.4
Burst 84.3
Video 20.1
Sensor 0.2
Battery 44.9
Display 24.5
Connectivity 39.8
Social Proof 52.1
Stabilization 32

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 Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 Sony Alpha a6700 Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III
Type compact mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless mirrorless
Sensor 1.6MP 1/2.3-inch 32.5MP full-frame 26.1MP aps-c 26MP aps-c 24.2MP full-frame 20.4MP micro-four-thirds
AF Points - 1053 425 759 779 121
Burst FPS 30 40 15 11 30 15
Video 1080p 6K @120fps 4K @60fps 4K @120fps 6K @60fps 4K @30fps
IBIS false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true true true
Weight (g) - 609 526 411 658 580
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Kodak Charmera Charmera 31.834.936.484.320.10.244.924.539.852.132
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare 98.286.694.492.789.257.896.498.99392.299.5
Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 Compare 84.192.781.984.37993.59682.184.571.991.3
Sony Alpha a6700 Compare 95.285.690.274.686.791.795.182.19396.883.9
Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare 96.88796.490.29347.790.182.19371.883.9
Olympus OM-D E-M1 E-M1 Mark III Compare 76.381.193.790.265.239.991.882.19399.996.2

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$324 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$324
CA$324

Usage Scores

Overall (28.9)Video (16.7)Travel (16.1)Youtube (16.6)Beginner (28.5)Vlogging (10.3)Streaming (18)Photography (17.6)Wedding Events (20)Sports Wildlife (28.3)Product Photography (16.7)

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