Sony readies 24.8 megapixel full-frame sensor
Sony is taking the DSLR segment much more seriously than Canon and Nikon would like. In addition to the new A300 and A350model announcement, the actual big news is that Sony is readying -possibly for production in 2008- a 24.8 megapixel 35 mm equivalent full-frame sensor! Sony’s announcement mentions 12-bit processing, a 6.3 frames/second rate and low noise characteristics. So get ready for a truly professional model announcement very soon.
Is it time to start talking about the Big Three in DSLRs? I believe yes, as Sony will cover every user need with a complete range of five -or more- DSLR models. From its too full-frame competitors, Canon has a long market-proven experience, while Nikon will possibly rely fully on Sony for its future models. So far, only Canon has dared go above the 20 megapixel barrier with the EOS 1Ds Mark III, while Nikon’s full-frame D3 plays safely at a low -for its product segment- 12.1 megapixels, possibly to avoid teething problems that a high resolution full-frame sensor might have to fight against. One thing’s for sure, PMA 2008 is the opening to a truly exciting year for DSLRs!
Link: dpreview
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