Category Archives: Sony

Fact or fiction: Sony has a new 41MP 8K Micro Four Thirds sensor

There is a lot of fake information and clickbait on the Internet today. Here is an example: Sony has a new 41MP 8K Micro Four Thirds sensor. The speculations go even further and suggest that this will be the sensor of choice for the next Panasonic GH6 mirrorless camera. My personal opinion is: 100% fake. […]

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More fake news: the Sony Alpha Universe Premium event in Japan is for existing cameras

Sony has an event in Japan on October 12th and 13th in Tokyo. Some fake news/clickbait websites cut out the portion of the banner that says this event will be for the already announced Sony APS-C cameras and the a7RIV and presented it as an upcoming Sony announcement. Here is a Google translation of the […]

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No joke: another Sony camera is “rumored” to be announced “in 2 weeks”

A new Sony camera is always two weeks away… Sony has press conferences scheduled for September 5th (IFA) and September 13 (IBC) and expectations are again running high. Of course, we don’t have any leaks or anything worth reporting… stay tuned in case something really gets announced this time.

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Sony has registered a new camera under the code name WW942051

A month ago Nokishita reported (also covered here on PhotoRumors) that Sony registered a new camera under the code name WW942051 (with 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth). There is no indication if this will be a high-end model or just a regular point and shoot. SonyAddict speculates that this registration could be for the Sony a7S […]

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Sony sold their $760 million stake in Olympus after investor Loeb’s demand

Sony is no longer holding any Olympus shares (Sony purchased approx. 12% share fro, Olympus back in 2012). Reuters reports that Sony sold their $760 million strake in Olympus after investor Loeb’s suggested: “Sony Corp is selling its 5% stake in Olympus Corp back to the Japanese medical equipment maker for 80.4 billion yen ($762.88 million), […]

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This time for real: Sony announces a6600 and a6100 cameras, 16-55mm f/2.8 and 70-350mm lenses (all APS-C)

After years of wild guessing, “reliable” rumors and promises, Sony finally announced new a6600 and a6100 cameras, 16-55mm f/2.8 and 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 lenses (all APS-C – see all the main features here). Pre-order links: Adorama, B&H Photo. Additional information:

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Sony press event scheduled for tomorrow

Sony has a press event scheduled for tomorrow, August 28th – maybe Sony will finally announce the long “rumored” new APS-C mirrorless camera? There are currently zero leaks on what exactly is coming, no specifications or pictures. Keep an eye on Nokishita and SonyAddict for any last moment leaks. The Sony a6300 is already listed as […]

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Sony’s Q1 FY2019 financial results are out

Sony Q1 FY2019 financial results are now available online (Sony cameras and other electronics are reported in one and it is hard to tell how well their camera segment is doing):

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Seven new Sony sensors ranging from 15-102MP (IMX311, IMX313, IMX409, IMX410, IMX521, IMX554, IMX555)

SonyAddict located several new unannounced Sony sensors ranging from 15-102MP:

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Sony RX100 VII camera officially announced with a9 level speed performance (there is no new RX100 V model)

The Sony RX100 VII camera is now officially announced as Nokishita already predicted yesterday (there is no new RX10 V model of course). The US price is $1,198 (pre-orders will open soon). Here are the basic specifications: Newly developed 1.0-type stacked 20.1 MP Exmor RS™ CMOS image sensor with DRAM chip and latest generation BIONZ X™image processor Alpha 9-level […]

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