IDC recently released its Q3 2006 U.S. Digital Camera Market Share Review. Here are some interesting highlights:

According to the report, third quarter unit camera shipments grew 14% to 6.8 million units. Canon retained its number one market share position for the third consecutive quarter. The firm had a share of 19%. Sony was number two with a 15% share. Kodak continued its stay in third place, with a 13% share, down from a 15% share in Q2 2006. Samsung rocketed from the lower tier to fifth place with its 11% share, right behind Nikon (also a 11% share). IDC credits this rise to deals on 5MP Samsung cameras in mass merchant channels and shopping clubs. HP was sixth with a 6% share.

Website :  IDC Q3 2006 U.S. Digital Camera Market Share Review