Sony has registered a new digital camera for certification in China under the codename WW261362. It has been confirmed to support Wi-Fi 6, prompting speculation that it could be the α7S IV. Shipment delays for the FX5 may be behind this.
Sony is reported to have registered a new digital camera for certification in China. The applicant is Sony Japan, and the codename is WW261362. The registration information confirms support for Wi-Fi 6, a feature typically adopted in mid-range to high-end models. Based on these factors, the camera is believed to have the potential to be the α7S IV.
The article lists the α9 IV, successors to the α7C II and α7CR, and a successor to the α1 II as candidates in the mid-range to high-end category. On the other hand, as Sony typically adopts a four-year product cycle, some believe that the timing of the α9 IV and α1 III remains uncertain.
A major issue is the possibility that DRAM hoarding by AI companies is obstructing FX5 shipments. There is also a view that the launch of the α7S IV could be postponed until Sony fulfills existing FX5 preorders. Sony had intended to announce it in November, but concerns have also been reported that the announcement may be delayed.