Chinon CX
The Chinon CX is a 35mm SLR from the Japanese maker Chinon, introduced in the 1970s as an entry-level mechanical body aimed at amateur photographers. It sat in the budget tier of the SLR market when new, competing on price rather than feature count.
UK auction activity on the Chinon CX is thin: a single hammer result at saleroom level in July 2025 sold for £20, which sets the only firm reference point for what a CX is worth today. With just one data point, the price you would expect a CX to sell for in 2026 is in the low-£20s range, and clean, working bodies with a usable lens may achieve a small premium over that figure.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: July 2025
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| Jul 2025 | £20 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 334) Title: A Chinon CX SLR Camera and Camera Related Accessories
Description:
A Chinon CX SLR Camera and Camera Related Accessories, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, with Chinon 55mm f/1.7, Federal 28mm |
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| Jun 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 543) Title: A Chinon CX 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
to include a Chinon CX camera body, silver, body G, shutter works at all speeds, with auto-Chinon f/2.8 28mm lens, barrel G, optics G, and other |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Chinon CX worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer data, a Chinon CX is worth around £20, reflecting a single recent sale in July 2025.
How much does a Chinon CX sell for at auction?
The only verified UK hammer price on file is £20, so that is the current reference point for what the camera sells for at saleroom level.
Is the Chinon CX a collectible camera?
Current price evidence places it in the budget user-camera bracket rather than the collector tier, with value driven by working condition rather than rarity.