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
Back in the day, a point-and-shoot camera was enough.
You can take nice pictures even with this simple camera.
point-and-shoot camera; compact autofocus camera
Katakana spelling is common; the word is usually written in kana. The kanji form 馬鹿チョン exists but is less common.
Kanji form is rare and may be considered more offensive due to the explicit use of 馬鹿.
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.