We have scored 9 cameras on long-term regret. Across them, a median of 75% of owners would buy again. The one owners keep: DJI Osmo Pocket 3, at 15/100. The one they regret most: Torquing Zano Drone, at 93/100.
The cameras where owners are most likely to buy again.
Where the long-term reporting turns against the launch reviews.
Lowest regret first. Each links to the full long-term review and its sources.
| # | Product | Regret | Buy again | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DJI Osmo Pocket 3$519 – $669 | 15 | 90% | BUY |
| 2 | Sony Alpha 7 IV$2,499 – $2,699 at launch | 18 | 87% | BUY |
| 3 | DJI Mini 4 Pro$759 – $1,099 | 27 | 81% | BUY |
| 4 | Canon EOS R50$680 at launch (US price quoted by Engadget) | 32 | 78% | BUY |
| 5 | Fujifilm X100VI$1,599 at launch | 36 | 75% | THINK TWICE |
| 6 | GoPro HERO12 Black$249 – $399 | 40 | 70% | THINK TWICE |
| 7 | Insta360 X4$500 at launch | 40 | 70% | THINK TWICE |
| 8 | Lily Robotics Lily Camera Drone$499 early pre-order price; $999 planned retail | 54 | 16% | THINK TWICE |
| 9 | Torquing Zano Drone£139 Kickstarter pledge (about $210) | 93 | 3% | SKIP |