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.