# Miniature Toy-like Cameras The Pocket-Sized Bonzart Lit Packs Three Megapixels By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-09-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonzart-lit References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/360774/This-Tiny-Digital-Toy-Camera-Is-Fun-Affordable-Surprisingly-Capable/) & [petapixel](http://petapixel.com/2013/09/18/bonzart-lit-fun-affordable-tiny-toy-camera/) The 'Bonzart Lit' continues to revolutionize the term "[pocket-sized camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tombogo-and-huf)." Measuring three inches by two inches and only 0.5-inches thick, the truly tiny camera is small enough to be held between two fingers. The Bonzart Lit is a digital toy camera that has a resolution of up to 2,048 by 1,536 pixels, or three Megapixels -- the equivalent to an [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-q3) iPad 3 retina screen. Priced at $40, the camera requires a microSD card. The camera itself looks like a toy, but comes equipped with shot choices between spot, center or multiple metering modes, as well as Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent and Tungsten white balance settings, exposure control, a timer, a tripod mounting hole and burst mode. It also comes with B&W, Sepia and Negative filtering options, as well as red, green and blue tints. While the camera quality is incomparable to some of high-end DSLRs on the market today, the Bonzart Lit, which comes in red, black, white, blue or pink, is perfect for those looking to [take selfies discreetly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollei-powerflex-x8-dual-lens) or for those who are prone to losing expensive valuables. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Toy-like Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced features in miniature toy-like cameras, such as enhanced image quality and more customizable settings, to cater to niche markets or specific user needs. - **Pocket-sized Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create ultra-compact camera forms that offer improved image quality and advanced features optimized for portability, enabling users to capture high-quality photos while on the go. - **Affordable Toy Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design budget-friendly toy cameras with decent image quality and creative features to appeal to consumers seeking a fun and unique photography experience without breaking the bank. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced technology in traditional photography equipment to make them more compact and user-friendly, satisfying the needs of casual photographers or travelers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate miniature camera technologies into various consumer electronic devices, such as smartwatches or fitness trackers, providing users with the ability to capture photos in unconventional ways. - **Personal Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion and lifestyle brands to develop stylish and functional miniature cameras that can be worn as accessories, offering a unique blend of fashion and photography for trend-conscious individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tiny Colorful Camera Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamera.md) - [Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yashica-im-back.md) - [Collectible Mini Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-creator-mini-cam.md) - [Professional Micro-Sized Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-rx1r-iii.md) - [Thumb-Sized Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-action-camera.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md) - [Minimal Portable Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powershot-v10.md) - [Mirrorless 4K Compact Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yashica-im-back-camera.md) - [Palm-Sized Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-pal.md)