'April numbers show 40 percent increase in DSLR shipments, stagnant for mirrorless' Imaging-Resource reports: 'Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has published the numbers for April camera shipments. Sony also points out that the Consumer Electronics Association has recently chosen 'Mirrorless' (short for Mirrorless Interchangeble Lens Camera) as its approved term for the class of cameras, with ILC as an umbrella term for Mirrorless and DSLRs.' NPD Group says DSLR sales values fell 15% over the same period. Sony highlighted the figures while celebrating its own success: with the success of the a7 series helping it generate 66% more income from mirrorless sales over the last twelve months.
DP Review reports: 'Mirrorless sales in the USA are rising, with sales values up 16.5% over the past year, says market researcher NPD Group. Weekly Update - 'Sony rides wave of US Mirrorless sales surge'.
