Originally posted by NickLarsson If it could be the same size as the RX1 I think a lot of folks could be interested.
Sony has done research on this, and apparently not many people are interested. From
CNET Asia:
Quote: It seems that while consumers and photographers may think that an RX1 with interchangeable lenses would be incredibly flexible and that there would be substantial demand for such a camera, Sony's research has suggested otherwise. "From our surveys, the types of customers that want an interchangeable lens camera and a premium compact are different," Katsumoto shared.
Another problem is that a compact FF ILC would not be terribly practical as a system, since, as mentioned in previous posts, FF lenses are often just too big to be used effectively in a compact system. The m43rd system is fast becoming the most popular compact ILC system. The primary reason for that is that the 4/3rds sensor is just small enough to keep the lenses (even the fast zooms) small, while being large enough to get decent quality. In other words, the sensor is optimal in size for a compact ILC system.
If we do see an FF MILC, it will be like the K-01, except with an FF sensor, a viewfinder, and a more conventional design. But it doesn't appear that the market is ready for that product yet. Most people willing to buy an FF camera still want an optical view finder.