Sony's lawyers will be paying close attention to this new, PEN-sized Micro Four Thirds camera
This Sony-lookalike Chinese camera is raising eyebrows among Alpha and Micro Four Thirds users alike
A Chinese company has introduced a new camera that has piqued the interest of both the Sony and Micro Four Thirds (MFT) communities. Unveiled at the IFA 2026 show in Berlin, the camera from NBD – a sister brand of Songdian, both owned by Sonida – closely resembles the Sony A7C II and appears to have the dimensions of the new OM System PEN.
Speculations suggest that this could be the new Micro Four Thirds camera teased by Songdian earlier this year. However, it is currently unclear whether this is indeed an MFT camera or a separate format with its own N-Mount. The mount on the camera is labeled N-Mount, and it has ten electrical contacts, unlike the Micro Four Thirds mount, which has eleven.
While the camera shares similarities with the OM System PEN and the Sony A7C, it lacks an electronic viewfinder and in-body image stabilization. Additionally, Sony may take legal action against the company if the product reaches the market due to the camera's design being too similar to Sony's.
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