Sony Alpha A7R IV 60MP camera could be in the works - 8K shooting incoming?

Details have surfaced about two possible new Sony full frame 16-bit sensors, with one packing a massive 60MP. 

Given 4K shooting is pretty much the standard on cameras right now, it makes sense that camera manufacturers such as Sony are looking to the future and poised to offer sensors that pack in a huge amount of detail that could be used on an 8K camera

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Marc Chacksfield

A technology journalist who has been in the industry for 17 years, Marc is the former editor-in-chief of TechRadar and has also steered the ship for technology brands including T3, Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide, and is currently the director of Shortlist Media and co-owner of Shortlist.com. 


An expert in the field of camera phones and mobile tech, Marc has been a long-time specialist when it comes to phone reviews, hands-on coverage, reviews and rumors. As a frequent visitor to big trade shows like CES, he has also had boots on the ground for the latest camera announcements and breaking developments in fields such as 8K video.