Upcoming Sony Cameras to be Announced in 2020

We decided to make a list of Sony cameras, which is expected to be announced in 2020. The list below is based on the recent set of rumors we have previously posted.

To wrap up the year and see the upcoming Sony cameras to be announced in 2020, here is a short list below. Hope you find it useful. 

Upcoming Sony Cameras in 2020 in Full Frame and APS-c Mirrorless

Take a look at the list below for the Sony full frame E-mount and APS-C Mirrorless models as well as compact cameras that are expected to arrive in 2020.

1. Sony A7S III

Sony A7S III is delayed and we already see another rumor for Sony A7s IV. Interesting isn’t it! Anyway recent rumors suggest the camera will be using Sony’s 15MP IMX521CQR sensor. Sony a7S III will shoot 4K60p video, and a possible of 61MP mode.

The camera is expected to be announced in late 2020.

Sony A7S III Specification 

  • 15 MP
  • 50-128000
  • 5 Stops IBIS
  • 10FPS AF/AE Tracking
  • 567+425 AF Points
  • 4k 24fps,30, 60fps [down-sampled from 4.8k]
  • HLG S-log2, S-log3
  • Dual UHS-II Card Slot
  • 5.76 MP Viewfinder up to 120fps refresh rate

2.  Sony A7 IV

The latest rumor suggests that Sony will release the highly anticipated Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera in late 2020.  As per the rumors we have, the initial prototypes of the camera are already being tested in the wild.

Sony A7IV specifications

  • Improved 24MP full frame CMOS sensor
  • Improved weather sealing than Sony a7 III
  • 5.5-stop 5-axis image stabilization
  • Sony a7R IV/a9 II Body
  • 693 PDAF, 425 CDAF
  • Real-time tracking, real-time Eye AF for video, animal Eye AF
  • Downsampled from 6K Video, 4K Video 30p, 1080p Video 120p
  • Standard sync terminal
  • Lock release button
  • New Save/Load setting
  • Pixel shift mode
  • Digital audio interface
  • Dual UHS-II SD card slots
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1, Type-C
  • 10 fps w/ AF/AE tracking
  • 5.76MP EVF
  • 1.44MP LCD screen, Vari-angle Display
  • Sony a7 IV is expected to be announced in late 2020

3. Sony A7R V

It’s a little early to talk about the Sony A7R V. We can also foresee that the Sony A7R V announcement may extend to 2021, since both the coronavirus affecting the year 2020 and the previous model Sony A7R IV is just one year old.

On the other hand, due to the impact of Canon EOS R5 in the camera industry, Sony can secure the business and bring the Sony A7R V announcement early.

4. Sony A7000 / A6700

Sony A7000 or Sony A6700 camera is also rumored to arrive at the end of 2020 with Sony’s latest IMX671AQR sensor. This sensor provides 43MP resolution and is able to record 8K 12bit videos. The new APS-c sensor also has stacked DRAM and up to 16-bit depth for stills images.

Sony A7000 Rumored Specification

  • 43MP Sensor
  • Bionz X image processor
  • 8K Video
  • ISO 100-51200 [Standard]
  • IBIS 5-stops

5. Sony RX100 VIII and Sony RX10 V

Sony RX100 VIII announcement is expected in autumn this year. The camera is rumored to feature an enhanced 20MP sensor, new image processor and modest update in core specification.

Sony RX10 V is also expected this year but in late 2020.  Like the new RX100 Mark VIII it will have the new generation of Bionz X image processor. The initial prototypes camera is said to have 6K video capability inside.

Sony Upcoming Cameras 2020

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