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Sony News 18 July 2025 - 11 November 2025

Sony’s 2025 Surge: Inside the Tech Giant’s Record-Breaking Year and Bold Moves

Sony Lifts Profit Outlook to ¥1.43 Trillion as ‘Demon Slayer’ and Image Sensors Power Q2; PS5 Shipments Hit 3.9M

November 11, 2025 Sony Group Corp. raised its full‑year operating profit forecast by 8% to ¥1.43 trillion (≈$9.3–$9.5 billion) after a stronger‑than‑expected September quarter, crediting booming anime‑driven music revenues and surging demand for smartphone image sensors. The new guidance also reflects a smaller estimated hit from U.S. tariffs. Sony+2Sony+2 Quarter at a glance (July–September, FY2025 Q2) Why the outlook went up Sony’s FY2025 (year ending March 31, 2026) guidance now calls for ¥12.0 trillion in sales and ¥1.43 trillion in operating income. Management said the upward revision stems from (1) higher profitability in Imaging & Sensing Solutions (I&SS) and Music,
11 November 2025
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Macro Magic: Sony’s New 100mm f/2.8 GM Macro Lens Delivers Insane 1.4× Life-Size Shots

Macro Magic: Sony’s New 100mm f/2.8 GM Macro Lens Delivers Insane 1.4× Life-Size Shots

Sony’s First G Master Macro Lens Sony Electronics has unveiled a game-changing macro lens for its mirrorless Alpha cameras: the FE 100mm F2.8 Macro G Master OSS petapixel.com. This is Sony’s first macro prime in the top-tier G Master lineup, arriving roughly a decade after the acclaimed 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS petapixel.com. Sony says the new lens “delivers stunning detail” at up to 1.4× magnification, and PetaPixel points out it “promises to be the best macro lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, period” petapixel.com. According to Sony’s executives, the 100mm GM is meant to expand creative possibilities. “We’re on a
1 October 2025
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Sony vs. Nintendo: The 2025 Showdown – Which Stock Is the Playtime Winner?

Sony vs. Nintendo: The 2025 Showdown – Which Stock Is the Playtime Winner?

2025 Stock Performance: Rally in Tokyo Gaming Giants Sony and Nintendo have been standout performers in the stock market through 2025. Nintendo’s share price has surged on optimism around its new console – the stock hit an all-time high in mid-August 2025 tradingview.com – and was up roughly 38–40% year-to-date by early autumn businessinsider.com. That run has added tens of billions to Nintendo’s market capitalization (around $115 billion as of mid-year) businessinsider.com. Sony’s stock has also climbed significantly, with about a +18.7% YTD total return by early September investing.com (in local currency). In fact, by late September Sony’s U.S.-listed shares had
23 September 2025
Samsung’s OLED Showdown: How Samsung’s 4K OLED TVs Stack Up Against 2025’s Best

OLED TV Showdown 2025: Samsung vs LG vs Sony – Which 4K OLED Reigns Supreme?

Introduction: OLED TV Market in 2025 The battle for OLED TV supremacy has never been more intense. Samsung’s return to OLED in recent years with QD-OLED panels has ignited fierce competition with LG, long the dominant OLED maker techradar.com. Sony, Panasonic, and Philips also offer flagship OLEDs that cater to home theater enthusiasts. In 2025, consumers face a wealth of options: Samsung’s S90C and S95C QD-OLEDs, LG’s OLED Evo line (C3, G3, and newer G4/G5), Sony’s BRAVIA OLEDs (A80L, A95L), plus high-end models from Panasonic (MZ/Z series) and Philips (OLED+ series) in select markets. All promise the prized qualities of
16 September 2025
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Sony’s 200MP Phone Camera Bombshell Set to Crush Samsung – Meet the IMX903 Sensor

Sony’s 200MP Phone Camera Bombshell Set to Crush Samsung – Meet the IMX903 Sensor

Key Facts Sony’s 200MP IMX903 Sensor – Specs & Breakthroughs Sony’s new 200MP smartphone sensor – purportedly the IMX903 – is generating buzz as a potential game-changer in mobile photography. According to reliable leaker Digital Chat Station, this sensor packs 200 million pixels on a generous 1/1.12″ sensor die notebookcheck.net androidheadlines.com. In plain terms, the IMX903 will be one of the largest smartphone camera sensors ever, narrowly trailing “1-inch” type sensors in size, yet packing 4× more pixels than typical 50MP 1-inch sensors. Sony’s goal is to combine high resolution with high light-gathering ability – a formula that could deliver unprecedented detail and low-light prowess in one package. Key specifications of the Sony 200MP
9 September 2025
Astro Showdown: Sony vs Canon vs Nikon – Best Cameras for Shooting the Stars in 2025

Astro Showdown: Sony vs Canon vs Nikon – Best Cameras for Shooting the Stars in 2025

Key Facts Astrophotography demands a unique blend of camera capabilities: superb high-ISO performance, low thermal noise in long exposures, generous dynamic range, and practical features for shooting in darkness (from backlit buttons to night-vision live displays). In this report, we compare how the big three camera makers – Sony, Canon, and Nikon – stack up in the current market (DSLRs and mirrorless alike) for capturing the cosmos. We’ll highlight the best current models in each brand’s lineup (entry-level, enthusiast, and professional), and examine their key specs like sensor size, ISO range, noise control, dynamic range, lens ecosystem, and battery life from an
8 September 2025
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Sony α7 IV Review: The 33MP Hybrid Powerhouse Still Rules in 2025

Sony α7 IV Review: The 33MP Hybrid Powerhouse Still Rules in 2025

Key Facts: Sony α7 IV at a Glance Design and Build Quality Sony took the solid foundation of the A7 III and refined it in the A7 IV’s design. The camera feels robust and well-built in hand, with a magnesium alloy chassis and thorough weather-sealing to withstand dust and light rain (critical for outdoor shooters). The grip is a bit deeper and more comfortable, and the dials/buttons have a satisfyingly tactile click. Notably, Sony added a dedicated stills/video lever beneath the mode dial, allowing quick switching between photo and movie mode – each with its own customizable settings banks mirrorlesscomparison.com. This is a
8 September 2025
Sony’s Ultimate 2025 Camera Lineup: Mirrorless Monsters, Compact Kings & Vlogging Heroes

Sony’s Ultimate 2025 Camera Lineup: Mirrorless Monsters, Compact Kings & Vlogging Heroes

Professional Mirrorless Cameras (Alpha Series) Sony’s Alpha lineup continues to dominate professional photography, with models tailored to different specialties: Enthusiast and Travel Cameras Not everyone needs a flagship – Sony has plenty of options for enthusiasts, hobbyists, and travelers that borrow pro tech without the pro price: Videography and Cinema Cameras Sony has aggressively expanded into professional video, leveraging its sensor tech to cater to everyone from YouTubers to high-end filmmakers: Recent News and Developments (as of September 2025) Sony has been very active over the past two years, refining its lineup and launching major updates across categories: Upcoming Models and
8 September 2025
Apple AirPods Max vs Sony WH-1000XM6: Flagship Headphones Face-off (2025 Comparison)

Apple AirPods Max vs Sony WH-1000XM6: Flagship Headphones Face-off (2025 Comparison)

AirPods Max weighs about 385–386 grams with a stainless steel headband and anodized aluminum ear cups, while Sony WH-1000XM6 weighs about 250 grams with a plastic, memory-foam design. The Sony WH-1000XM6 adds a folding hinge for compact travel, whereas the AirPods Max has no hinge and uses a minimal Smart Case. AirPods Max uses 40 mm custom dynamic drivers, while Sony WH-1000XM6 uses 30 mm drivers. AirPods Max supports spatial audio with dynamic head tracking on Apple devices, while Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 360 Reality Audio with head tracking on supported services. AirPods Max uses AAC (plus SBC) with no LDAC
18 July 2025
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