noun
point-and-shoot camera; compact camera with autofocus
Dated colloquial term for a simple point-and-shoot camera, originally an abbreviation of バカチョンカメラ. The term is sensitive and sometimes considered offensive because チョン can be an ethnic slur for Koreans. Modern usage is rare; コンパクトカメラ or オートフォーカスカメラ are preferred.
See also: バカチョンカメラ
昔はバカチョンカメラで十分だった。
Back in the day, a point-and-shoot camera was enough.
このバカチョンでもきれいに撮れるよ。
You can take nice pictures even with this simple camera.
Modern, neutral term for a compact camera; preferred over the dated and potentially offensive バカチョン.
Technical term for an autofocus camera; neutral and specific.
Abbreviation of バカチョンカメラ. The バカ (fool) part suggests simplicity, while チョン may be onomatopoeic for a quick action or, as often noted, an ethnic slur. The exact origin is uncertain and the term is now avoided.