I made this video with my personal mix of speculations+rumors about what could be coming in 2026. Overall I expect more camera announcements this year compared to 2025.

Sony FX3II (90% chance it’s coming)

This is the only reliable source that has told me it should arrive in 2026. Don’t expect any “mistakes” like those made with the Sony FX2 . It will have a new sensor. It could be the same partially stacked 33MP Sony A7V sensor or a new sensor with a global shutter. Both would be perfect for the FX3II . If it uses the same A7V sensor, it could also be an “updated” version with more video recording options thanks to the better-cooled body.

Sony A7rVI (80% chance it’s coming)

After the Sony A7rIV and Sony A7rV shared the same sensor, I expect Sony to announce the Sony A7rVI at the end of 2026 with a new sensor. It could be a new 61 Mp partially stacked sensor that gives us a 1-stop increase at medium-low ISO. After all, this camera aims for maximum image quality, and the new partially stacked sensor has proven that it can offer a real improvement in this area.

Sony RX100VIII (70% chance it’s coming)

The current Sony RX100VII is over 6 years old, and in a rapidly expanding market such as that of compact cameras with fixed lenses, it really cannot compete with new competing models. Sony would be foolish to ignore this fact, and I expect it to launch a new model in 2026. It is possible that it will eliminate the retractable electronic viewfinder (which I find iconic). I hope it’s not just a minor update like the Sony RX1rIII . We need something better!

Sony A6900 (50% chance it’s coming)

Sony has somewhat neglected the APS-C market. The A6700 is a good camera, but I still think they could do more. There is a 50% chance that the A6900 will arrive this year, but considering how many full-frame cameras Sony could launch in 2026, it is likely that Sony will wait another year and only launch it in 2027.

Sony FX30II (40% chance this is coming)

The Sony FX30 was equipped with the same sensor as the A6700 . If Sony were to maintain this strategy, this camera would only be launched after a new A6900 .

Sony ZV-E1 (30% chance this is coming)

I’m not sure what to think about this camera. Is it really necessary to launch a new ZV-E1II ? I don’t think it will be a very successful product.

Sony A7sIV (10% chance this is coming)

Guys, this is a tough question. The line is iconic and very important to Sony. But with the Sony FX2 doing a similar job (cinematic with built-in EVF) and the Sony FX3II coming in 2026… do we really need a new A7sIV ? Let me know what you think in the comments!

Sony A7cII and A7cR (5% chance this is coming)

Both should be announced in 2027. Before we get a new A7cRII , we’ll first need to get the A7rVI with the new sensor. Maybe a new A7cII at the end of 2026 might make sense… but I really don’t think it will happen.

Lenses (99% chance this is coming)

• 100-400mm f/4.0GM
• 100-400mm G with variable aperture
• 18-26mm f/2.0 GM
• More GM primes coming in 2026

Wild surprises:

In my dreams Sony would announce:

• Sony A7000 “mini A1II” camera for $1900. Not going to happen :)
• A vintage Minolta looking Full Frame camera. Not going to happen :)
• A true 6×4.5 medium format camera system with curved sensor. Not going to happen :)
• A new RX10 APS-C camera. Not going to happen :)

What I will buy:

Here we are, my friends. We’ll see what surprises the year has in store for us. Personally, I’m saving up to buy the Sony A7rVI . I’ve owned every generation of this camera, and I have no intention of missing out on the A7rVI with its new (partially?) stacked sensor.

What are you saving for? :)