At Sony's press conference at Photokina the company announced that 12 more E-mount lenses will be arriving soon, bringing the total to 60. In addition, the company emphasized its focus on both speed and integrating artificial intelligence into its approaches.
One application of the latter Sony talked about was using machine learning to train its Eye AF algorithm to detect and track eyes of animals, with benefits to both wildlife and pet photography.
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Editor’s Note (September 30, 2019): In the original version of this article we incorrectly identified Business Transformation/IS Department as its imaging sensor division when it is, in fact, the Information Services division and misstated where in the company its reorganization was occurring. dpreview.com »
2019-09-30 17:41
If it feels like we've been writing a lot about Sony recently, you haven't been imagining things: we've been writing about its products and technologies quite a bit. But there's a good reason for that – the company has simply given us a lot to write about. dpreview.com »
2018-05-15 16:00
The NX1 still sells for $2,460 on Amazon Samsung is going to challenge Sony’s leadership in the Image Sensor Business. Etnews. com reports that Samsung wants to become number 1: Reason why Samsung Electronics is greatly increasing production capacity of image sensor is due to its confidence. sonyalpharumors.com »
2018-03-17 13:54
Photo by Mario Calvo The 2018 Japan BCN camera rankings are in, and they show that (surprise, surprise) Canon is still veritably dominating the DSLR space with 61. 1% marketshare, only a slight drop from its previous 63. dpreview.com »
2018-01-17 23:02
After a long series of new products for its full-frame E-mount camera lines, Sony is turning its attention back to its crop sensor mirrorless cameras. The company just announced its new 18-135mm f/3. petapixel.com »
2018-01-05 19:36
Introduction The Sony DSC-RX10 IV is premium superzoom bridge-camera (DSLR-like form factor) with a 24-600mm equivalent F2. 4-4 zoom lens and a 20MP 1"-type stacked BSI-CMOS sensor: the same used by the Sony RX100 V. dpreview.com »
2017-11-14 17:46
Recently, DPReview was invited to Japan to visit both the Sony headquarters in Tokyo and Sony’s image sensor factory in Kumamoto. The trip was an opportunity to gain some insight into both the philosophy and the technology that underpins the company. dpreview.com »
2017-09-11 17:22
Photons to Photos has updated its Photographic Dynamic Range versus ISO Setting test database with results from the new Sony a9, and it found that the a9 holds its own against the flagship Nikon D5 and Canon 1D X Mark II DSLRs. petapixel.com »
2017-05-29 21:42
Sony's latest Alpha A9 appears as a serious proposition for sports and action photographers, but how does it compare on the spec sheet with the Alpha A7s II? Let's find out. Design and Ergonomics In terms of design the two don't differ all that much, but the age gap between them, together with the fact that they're each aimed at a slightly different user, mean they aren't quite identical. digitalrev.com »
2017-05-15 03:00
Sony's latest Alpha A9 appears as a serious proposition for sports and action photographers, but how does it compare on the spec sheet with the Alpha A7s II? Let's find out. Design and Ergonomics In terms of design the two don't differ all that much, but the age gap between them, together with the fact that they're each aimed at a slightly different user, mean they aren't quite identical. digitalrev.com »
2017-05-15 03:00
According to a report by Reuters Japanese electronics manufacturer Sony has lifted its operating income estimate for the financial year ended March 31. Sony says it now expects an income of around The main reason for the adjustment of the estimate are lower amortization costs for Sony's financial services segment but the company also cites lower-than-anticipated costs for its image sensor business. dpreview.com »
2017-04-21 22:26
Prior to September 2008, the only options for owners of Konica Minolta Alpha-mount lenses were APS-C DSLRs like Sony's DSLR-A700 (Sony acquired KM's camera business in 2006). Then came the DSLR-A900, Sony's first full-frame DSLR, which had an expansive feature set for the relatively low price of $3000. dpreview.com »
2017-04-20 13:00
Sony’s DI department is probably scrambling around in emergency mode right now. According to a “solid source,” a truck carrying all of Sony’s gear for the NAB show was stolen en route to Vegas. petapixel.com »
2017-04-17 21:19
Sony is one of the heavyweights in the camera sensor business and a company that produces sensors for rival camera companies, including Nikon. But when it comes to Sony’s best sensor designs, the company apparently keeps those precious sensors exclusively in-house for its own cameras. petapixel.com »
2017-03-22 19:00
This was already preannounced last year and now it’s happening: Sony is separating it’s Imaging Business (consumer camera, medical and broadcast segment) in a new separate company that will commence its operations on April 2017. sonyalpharumors.com »
2016-10-26 14:29
Patent and technology consultancy Chipworks has published its iPhone 7 teardown and reveals that front and rear image sensors on the new Apple models are supplied by market leader Sony. This is not too much of a surprise as earlier iPhone models used Sony sensors as well. dpreview.com »
2016-09-23 19:45
Photokina 2016: Hands-on with Sony a99 II The a99 Mark II looks a lot like its predecessor but a lot of changes have gone on. The most significant of these is the upgraded image sensor - it's now a 42MP BSI CMOS chip - but a series of tweaks have also been made to the camera's body. dpreview.com »
2016-09-20 13:10