Sony owns image sensors atm. They are probably 3-4 years ahead of the competition. They already have consumer 960fs pocket camera out in the market - <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.sony.net&#x2F;Products&#x2F;di&#x2F;en-us&#x2F;products&#x2F;f5kd&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.sony.net&#x2F;Products&#x2F;di&#x2F;en-us&#x2F;products&#x2F;f5kd&#x2F;</a>