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Sony showed a prototype of a new CMOS sensor. Here are some of the specs: 17.7MP effective pixels 19.3MP full pixels 120 fps @ 12 bit or 60 fps @ 14 bit pixels pitch: 4.2 x 4.2μm size: 24.3 × 12.8mm (diagonal: 27.5mm) low power consumption reduced rolling shutter during video recording production date not yet disclosed

Update: hit the comments section for a better translation. This is the Google translation of the interview. The interesting part: Q: As many users are interested, I would have to be equipped with a digital SLR camera. 2 the idea of sensitivity so you can take pictures which is twice less noise, I would simply think, [...]

I have no confirmation yet, but the press conference may be related to the Twilight Football event that promotes Sony’s Exmor R CMOS sensor. Not sure if new products will be announced on that event. At that point the Exmor R CMOS sensor technology is impplemented only in Handycams and the Cybershot WX1. Stay tuned [...]

According to Sony: “… and a DSLR models featuring the Exmor R CMOS sensor…” FIY: Sony triples DSLR sales this year. Nikon and Canon, be afraid.