Overview
- The new BIONZ XR2 processor with integrated AI enables expanded subject recognition, low‑light autofocus down to EV‑4.0, pre‑capture up to one second, and 14‑bit RAW bursts at up to 30 fps.
- Video upgrades include 7K‑oversampled 4K/60p using the full sensor, 4K/120p in APS‑C/Super 35 crop, and around 90 minutes of continuous 4K/60p recording at 25°C thanks to improved thermal design.
- Sony confirms no internal or external RAW video capture, positioning the camera around efficient, high‑quality 4K rather than 6K/7K recording offered by some rivals.
- Stabilization is rated up to 7.5 stops, battery life improves to an estimated 630 shots via EVF or 750 via LCD, and usability gains include a 4‑axis articulating screen, dual USB‑C ports, Wi‑Fi 6/6E and a full‑size HDMI.
- Body‑only pricing is $2,899 with shipments beginning around December 18 in limited quantities, and a kit with the new FE 28–70mm OSS II lens arrives in February 2026 for about $3,099, with the lens also sold separately for $449.