Sony is rumored to announce a new 180MP medium format sensor that will most likely be used in future Fujifilm GFX cameras. It is not clear when this new sensor will be officially released, and the rumor could, of course, be wrong, as many other Sony rumors are. Here is a recap:
- Status: Development is confirmed by multiple sources.
- Potential Capabilities: The sensor might be a partially stacked, allowing for faster readout speeds and better performance, potentially bringing A7V-like technology to the medium-format realm.
- Impact on Resolution: This sensor nearly triples the resolution of the current 61MP full-frame flagship (A7R V) and significantly upgrades the existing 100MP medium-format sensors.
- Implications for Gear: This development may trigger a new “resolution war,” likely to be featured in future high-end, high-resolution cameras for studio, landscape, and/or advertising photography.
- Technical Considerations: With a pixel pitch around 2.83 um, diffraction may become a factor, requiring specialized lenses to fully utilize the 180MP resolution.
