Rumors: Nikon signed up to purchase the new Sony 60MP sensor (IMX455)

• 5 years ago
• Categories: Nikon Mirrorless Camera, Nikon Z9
• Tags: Nikon 60MP camera rumors, Nikon Z8 pro mirrorless camera rumors, Sony IMX455 60MP sensor

Some rumors from the Chinese social network Weibo:

• Nikon already signed up to purchase the new Sony IMX455 60MP sensor.
• The IMX455 sensor PDAF is supposed to be better than the Multi-CAM 20000 currently used in some Nikon cameras.
• Sony will not use the IMX455 sensor, instead, they may use a slightly better version called IMX555.

Here are the details on the new Sony IMX455AQR sensor with 60MP, 8k video, and native 64 ISO:

• IMX455 (Low-Spec of IMX551 Prototype):
• Effective pixels: 9600×6400
• Recommend recording pixels: 60MP
• 11/12/14/16Bit ADC
• Full Pixel 9fps/14Bit ADC
• SLVS-EC 8Lane
• Single ADC in Video Mode
• 12-ADC in Still Picture Mode
• Native ISO 64/400

Via PhotoRumors