Sony’s 2026 Camera BOMBSHELL 💥 FX3 II, A7R VI, RX100 VIII & More!

January 2, 2026
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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)

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? :)