Does anyone remember when Canon last released a new camera and what it was? It's difficult because it has been more than 12 months since then. The Canon EOS R100, the company's entry-level RF mount mirrorless camera, was unveiled on May 24, 2023 - exactly 371 days ago!
Canon EOS R100 is the Cheapest RF-Mount Camera
The R100 is one of the cheapest new mirrorless cameras one could get recently (it is selling for $379 body only as of this posting), but the fixed rear screen with no touch capability makes it a hard sell, and we generally recommend going for the EOS R50 unless the R100 price is the max you can afford.
Related: Canon EOS R100 vs EOS R50 Comparison
EOS with its 45MP sensor is the highest resolution RF mount camera
There are rumors about the EOS R5 Mark II and an official development notice about the flagship EOS R1, but no words about an official release date for these yet. These two cameras will definitely be welcomed by enthusiasts and pros alike, and I also believe Canon needs to release more 'High Resolution' cameras to compete with Sony and Nikon (Read: Highest Resolution Canon Cameras are 9 years Old!).
Canon EOS R1 vs R3
Related: Canon EOS R1 vs R3: A Size Comparison and 11 Things to be Improved to Compete with the Z9, A1, and A9 III?
It is not much different for Sony and Nikon. Both haven't released a new camera in 2024! The latest Sony cameras are the Sony A7C Mark II and the Sony A7CR that were released in August 203, and the latest Nikon is the Nikon Zf which was launched in September 2023.
Nikon Zf vs Sony A7C Mark II
We all miss the good old days when a new camera was released almost every few days. Well, at least I do. But on the other hand, I don't think we can blame the manufacturers for this. It isn't like they are being lazy, or don't want to make more money. The main reason besides the decreasing overall demand - as more customers use their smartphones for daily photo and video needs- is that current cameras are already so good that manufacturers are having a hard time coming up with meaningful improvements that justify releasing a new camera. New features like the 'Film Simulation Dial' on the Fujifilm X-T50 and the 'LUT button' on the Panasonic Lumix S9 show how hard companies have to try and think out of the box to entice potential customers and convince the current ones to upgrade.
Unfortunately, I don't see many reasons to be optimistic about this negative trend in the camera landscape improving in the coming years. And I'm not even addressing another 'existential threat'—the advancements in generative AI technologies, which have already started creating ultra-realistic photos and videos, potentially decreasing the need for cameras in certain areas.
But I am actually wondering what you think. Is there a need for new cameras to be released more frequently? Are there specific features you want to see in future cameras? Let us know in the comments, please!
