, the company explains the performance of all its sectors, including its camera business. Sony has claimed yet again that it has achieved the number one market share in the full-frame interchangeable lens market.While those claims in 2022 were based on data from NPD, Sony’s new claim is based on internal data. In a footnote, Sony says it achieved the number one market share based on internal data from the 2023 fiscal year.
Sony also touched on its image sensor business, which is related to but separate from its camera business. Sony-made image sensors, used by a diverse range of cameras and smartphones, had a 53% global market share by revenue in 2023, up from 49% in 2022.by the end of 2025, a target the company maintains is realistic.
Sony says it has invested 1.5 trillion yen in its CMOS image sensor technology over the past six years. These capital expenditures have contributed to many technological advancements, including the global shutter image sensor used in the new“It is of ever-greater significance for creators behind the lens to capture the real world ‘as it is.
“Addressing the issue of fabricated images and AI-generated fake images spreading worldwide is a grave challenge, especially on the journalistic frontline in terms of transparency and credibility,” Sony explains. “To address such issues, the Entertainment, Technology, and Services segment complies with C2PA specifications and provides its Camera Authenticity Solution to verify image authenticity for media professionals, made possible using Sony’s in-camera digital signature technology.
Overall, Sony is financially healthy. The image sensor sector, in particular, continues to perform well, driven by consistently increasing demand for smartphone sensors.Sony and Canon Both Claim to Be #1 in Mirrorless Cameras — Who Really Is?