There is a rumor via CR where they say that Canon might introduce a new Canon EOS-R 100MP camera as early in 2020. This is a kind of very vague rumor that will obviously become true as the Megapixel race will never stop.

So rumor or not, we know this is going not only going to happen with Canon but also with Nikon, Sony and Panasonic future FF cameras too.

An example: I bet the Sony A7rIV or A9r which is likely to come sometimes in late 2019 and early 2020 or 2021 (LOL) will have a close to 100MP sensor too. Sony officially said their FE lenses can resolve 100MP resolution.

On Jan 24 Olympus will finally announce their new E-M1X beast camera. $3,000 to get all the tech Olympus can offer:

• Effective Resolution 20.4 megapixels
• Continuous Shooting Speed 18 fps
• 50 MP Handheld High Res shot functionality. Building on the HiRes innovation on the E-M1 MK II where a tripod was required, the E-M1X can now take a 50mp HiRes shot handheld. Using a tripod it can now produce 80mp images.
• World’s best Image stabilization: In combination with a M.Zuiko IS PRO lens, this technology enables the 5-axis sync IS to compensate for approx. 7.5 shutter speed steps.
• Totally new AF system with various AF target modes and settings and intelligent subject tracking.
• With locked AF, the E-M1X features high-speed sequential shooting at a maximum of 60 fps to capture split-second moments that the human eye cannot see. With AF/AE tracking, a maximum of 18 fps may be reached.
• Key OM-D Movie video capabilities: 4K and C4K, OM-Log400, Different levels of IS, 120 fps high-speed shooting in Full HD
• Anti-flicker shooting capabilities
• Integrated field sensors to add detailed metadata to pictures and video
• Live ND feature for slow shutter effects without an external filter.
• Dust, splash, & freezeproof. Weatherproofing maintained even when connecting microphone, earphone or remote control cable
• Integrated field sensors to add detailed metadata to pictures and video
• Two UHS-II SD card slots for high-speed responsiveness
• Two batteries in innovative cartridge system and USB charging capabilities
• The sensor dust reduction system now features an improved Super Sonic Wave Filter (SSWF) with a special coating which vibrates 30,000 times per second further reducing the possibility of dust or dirt ruining photos and equipment by factor 10
• Capture up to 2,580 images before having to recharge. Featuring USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) from up to 100 W power sources, both batteries in the camera body can be fully charged in approximately two hours
• A new Wi-Fi capture allows tethered shooting without a cable and makes it possible to transfer images wirelessly to a computer with the Olympus
• Weight 997g
• Body (WxHxD) 144.4 x 146.8 x 75.4mm
• Price £2,799, available April

And few days later Panasonic will at last give us the full S1-S1R specs and preorder options!

Nikon has registered four new camera models in Russia: N1845, N1847, N1849 and N1850. None of these should be new Z cameras. I think Nikon will first focus on releasing new Z lenses and evaluating the Z7-Z6 sales before to launch a new model.

via Nokishita

Olympus released their third E-M1X teaser video. But there is little we don’t know about this camera. 43rumors has published an updated specs list and the E-M1X has built-in “GPS, thermometer and barometer”

Name: E-M1X OMD camera
Sensor: 20MP (not global shutter)
Frame rate: 18fps
7.5+ EV stabilization
2 TruePic VIII processors
2x the processing speed of the E-m1II
Autofocus: Adaptive and expandable focal points. Two examples. If you are shooting a person, then shift to shooting a car, the number of focal points will automatically expand. If you are shooting a basketball player, you will get a vertical series of 5 focal points.
Body Size: 144.37 x 146.765 x 75.345mm (body with a built in vertical grip)
High Res: Can shoot handheld High Resolution images (around 80MP) at 1/60s (slowest possible is 1/20s).
Photography focus: Sports and Wildlife shooters
Same batteries as E-M1 Mk II
Live electornic ND filter
built in GPS, thermometer and barometer
Larger EVF
Price: Close to $3,000
Launch: January 24… along “2 tele zooms, 1 wide angle zoom. speedlight. zuiko binoculars”
Availability: February

We have three announcements coming up:

Sony will announce a new A6400 today (more info at SonyAlphaRumors).
Fuji will announce the 100-400mm GF on January 17 (more info at Fujirumors).
Olympus will announce the E-M1X on January 24 (more info at 43rumors).
Panasonic is likely to announce the full S1-S1R specs the end of January too (more info at L-rumors).

Sony’s last camera announcement happened 11 months ago with the A7III launch. This is AGES for a company like Sony that used to unveil a plethora of new cameras every year. I guess the A7III success did delay the launch of other models. And maybe they wanted to check out the new Canon and Nikon FF mirrorless cameras to see what they will fight against in the near future.

Anyway, we are finally there and tomorrow Sony is rumored to launch a new APS-C “medium-level” camera. Not the A7sIII and not the A7000 we were waiting for but at least finally something more affordable for the masses :)

UPDATE: these are the Sony A6400 specs:

Sony A6400 recap (ILCE6400):
– Sony A6400 will be announced on Jan 15 between 4-5pm London time.
– It’s going to become the new mid-level camera replacing both the A5100 and entry level A6xxx cameras
– It has a classic A6xxx design but it has the A5100 selfie screen (SAR note: That’s why for a short moment I thought this was an A5xxx camera…but it’s not).
– new APS-C sensor
– Made for vloggers
– 4K30p (it has NOT 4k60p)
– No Z-battery and no dual SD card slot
– But has some new “exciting” features

Personal view interviewed Sharp and got some additional info:

1) The final camera might habe 8k60p
2) The sensor has been designed by Sharp
3) Final price might be around $3,000