Latest rumor we got suggest that Sony is actually planing to release two new APS-C E-mount cameras this year. One is the A6100 and one is the high end A7000.
SonyAlphaRumors got some specs about the A7000 but I don’t know if these are really the final correct features:
Still ironing out the last kinks is needed, but it is likely to be announced soon. A possible date would be aug/sep.
• The specifications showcase
• Upgrade of the widely famed APS-C alpha6000
• Newly developed 24MP sensor featuring backside illumination for increased sensitivity.
• In sensor HDR function including video for dynamic range up to 15.5EVs
• 196 phase detect auto focus points
• Blazing 16fps continuous autofocus burst rate
• Unlimited 4k video recording
• Refined pop out XGA OLED Tru-Finder
• 180 degree tilting 2.36M Dot LCD monitor
• Weather-Resistant Magnesium Alloy BodyBy default the Camera will come with a new and improved Kit lens featuring 16-50mm F2.4-3.6
The camera set will be targeted to the professional consumer demanding uncompromised image quality in a small body. The target retail price will be set at1499$
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It all sounded good until we got up to that target price bullet (1499$). With the a6000 selling for $699 that’s more then double the price. I’ll be sticking with my Pentax k20 for a time yet still waiting for better sensor technology.
I would assume that $1499 price include the 16-50 kit lens which is not that good – except it looks good and is small but they really need to up the optics in it –
I expect $1299 if there is an A7000 – how long have we been hearing these rumors 🙂
but if it is on the way it would be weather sealed and have 4k and 5axis IBIS for starters
– it would also have backlit design for better low light performance –
In this modern age one can always wait for something better – yes and still use film and wait till sensor get better – but back in the day one could say I am not buying a film camera until it gets better –
If rumors are true in regards to the A7000 it will be a heck of a APS-C camera – but one could also say I will wait till it is $150 – The $699 is a teaser price body only for the A6000 as it will be discontinued once the A6100 is out soon – the standard price for the A6000 is about $899 with the kit lens – but of course there might be some odd places selling it cheaper – most likely gray market cameras or demos – so if one does not need IBIS or weather sealing then the A6000 is a terrific camera at current prices – the 16-50 kit lens is just so so – looks great and is small but rather soft –
Where’s the touchscreen Sony? I’ve used a touchscreen on my Olympus micro four-thirds and they make a HUGE difference in video. Sony, you gotta give us a touchscreen.
Unfortunately, the owner of the site posts this kind of garbage whenever he runs low on real news, and it’s usually wrong. It’s an “SR2” rumor, meaning it’s just something some anonymous nobody emailed them – not anyone they’ve dealt with before, no evidence, and not a confirmation of something sent by another tipster.
In other words, complete B.S.
I think we can be pretty sure that there will be an A6100 – although a terrific camera at a fair price it could have some improvements – if we look at the history of the A5000 then it would be a fair guess that an A6100 would follow soon –
The A7000 seems more of an allusive thing 🙂 endless rumors since the NEX7 came out – I think Sony wanted to have a Pro grade APS-C mirror-less back in the NEX days – and therefore released the NEX7 – however shortly after they toyed with the idea of a FF sensor in a small mirror-less body which then grew into a reality – and at that time Sony relegated the NEX line to beginners and amateurs and folks that would not be buying many extra lenses – and therefore they totally ignored consumer requests for lenses – in their mind the A7x was to be the Pro line or for more serious shooters – once that might and would buy premium glass – and so that came to be – now it seems they have gone overboard as they have not added anything really for the E-aps-c mount and just endless very costly Zeiss branded glass for the FE mount – or G branded glass which of course is much more then just plain Sony branded glass –
So users of both E and FE still remain somewhat un-happy with lens selection –
I am quite sure we will see an A6100 for $899 – but not still sure if there ever will be an A7000 – it would be weather sealed for the Pros – 5 axis IBIS and 4K so it would cost over $1299 for body only which is what the A7 now costs with Kit lens 🙂 so would it make sense for Sony to have an A7000 as the A7 is still being made ?
Well, it looks like the $1,500 is for the body and the new 16-50 lens. An f2.4-3.6 is pretty quick and I’d imagine that lens will likely be around $600 at retail putting the body of the new A6100 at $999.
Sony needs to update the 16-50 – form factor and size and price are all OK but optically kit lenses are all getting better – like some of the new kit lenses from Panasonic for example – I suspect many of the A6100 buyers will not buy other lenses – so that kit will not be doing the sensor any justice – I suspect the A6100 with the old kit will be $899 – my guess
Samsung needs competition for its nx1, otherwise they won’t add any more feature via fw update! So come on sony, make a decent competitor.
I think when the A7000 finally will be released it will – except it will of course not have Touch LCD or Touch Shutter – seems like a Taboo with Sony and Fuji –
The advantage the A7000 will have is the 5 axis IBIS and I predict a bit better AFC or continues Focus – I think the A7000 will also look better 🙂 the NX1 just looks like a Canon Rebel or anyone of the many APS-C DSLR-s – not like a mirrors body – and of course that is just a matter of taste – I am sure the sensor will have backlit design so it will match low light performance or even be better as it will have a bit lower MP –
It will have weather sealing – The NX1 is a great camera – but of course both systems have a rather poor lens selection compared with M43 or Canon or Nikon DSLR – but my prediction that Sony has been working very hard in all areas to make it a bit better then the NX1 except for Touch LCD 🙂 Panasonic and Samsung just are the winners there
Right… just like the A9 that was released in January, or the Sony medium format compact camera released last year, for the four-thirds based RX100 that came out last month…
SAR is pretty much all garbage. Why does anyone bother posting anything from that worthless site?
So, no IBIS on the A7000.
Hopefully the 16-50 f:2.4-3.6 will be able to compete with the Fujinon 18-50 2.8-4 (Samsung’s 16-50 2.0-2.8 would be unreachable) otherwise it will be just another weak Sony kit lens like the actual 16-50 is 🙁