The source: DPReview
A Sony production facility in Thailand
You probably already know that the amazing Sony camera you’ve been keeping an eye on won’t be made in Japan. But if you assume it will be made in China “just like everything else”, you will be surprised. According to Japanese financial publication Nikkei, Sony has moved more than 92% of its camera production out of China. If you buy a Sony camera in the US, Europe or Japan, it will be made in Thailand. The report states that only cameras sold in China are manufactured there.
The news comes after reports that many tech companies are moving production out of China. Canon moved production out of China last year, Dell plans to phase out Chinese-made computer chips gradually by 2024, and even Apple is said to be moving some production from China. Country to India and Vietnam. Nikkei reports that Sony made the decision for two reasons: political pressure and the need to diversify its supply chain following disruptions caused by China’s overzealous “no COVID” policy.
While lens production will remain in China for the time being, it seems very likely that Sony lenses will—sooner or later—be manufactured elsewhere.
