The latest camera rumors for 2016

Canon EOS-1D X Mk II

Canon's next top-liner is set to be faster, and better in the dark, than the original 1D X
Predicted specifications:
 Full-frame 24Mp sensor | 15fps continuous shooting | Max ISO 409,600
As 2016 is an Olympic year it's a safe bet that Canon will introduce a new camera for professional sports photographers and photojournalists. And it's no good introducing such a significant camera the week before the games take place – people need time to buy it, and to get used to its handling and performance, so we reckon we'll hear about it at CES in Las Vegas or CP+ in Japan early in 2016.

The original EOS-1D X has full-frame sensor with 18 million pixels, which may seem quite low, but it's designed to be fast and good in low light. It's likely that Canon will push the resolution up a bit, but we don't think they will go that high; 24 million pixels is probably the maximum we'll see.
This new sensor is likely to be combined with a new processing engine or engines. The 1D X has dual Digic 5+ processors, so we think the Mk II will have two Digic 7 or Digic 7+ units to enable the shooting rate to be upped to 15 frames per second – although that's a tall order with a mechanical shutter. Naturally, that maximum speed needs to be combined with continuous autofocusing.
It will be interesting to see what memory cards Canon opts for – dual CFast ports won't be out of the question, as speedy buffer clearance will be paramount.
Nikon and Sony have cameras with top sensitivity settings of ISO 409,600, and Canon will want to match that figure. Currently, using ISO 409,600 in light low enough to demand such a high setting results in very soft, mushy images, and there doesn't seem much point in going beyond this value until the results are significantly better.
Although Canon also has the EOS-1D C, which is intended for 4K video shooting, we reckon the new 1D X Mk II will be capable of shooting 4K footage as well.

Canon EOS 5D Mk IV

Canon's capable all-rounder looks set to get 4K video recording and be more sport-friendly
Predicted specifications:
 Full-frame 24-36Mp sensor | 4K video capability | 8fps continuous shooting
Following the arrival of the 50Mp Canon 5DS and 5DS R, the pressure is somewhat off the 5D Mk IV in the pixel count stakes. However, we expect to see a slight jump for the next model, with a 24Mp full-frame sensor seeming probable, although Canon may decide to take things a little higher.
We expect this camera to continue to be Canon's most video-centric full-frame stills camera, and 4K capability is a logical addition to the feature set, along with greater control over contrast in the guise of a dynamic range-expanding C-Log gamma option. The ability to shoot full HD at 120fps would also be popular with slow-mo lovers. These features will require a fast processor, so again a new Digic 7 unit is probable.
While the 5DS and 5DS R have very capable autofocusing systems, the lower resolution of the 5D Mk IV makes it a more sensible choice for shooting sport. We expect an improved AF system, with more than the current 61 points, along with a maximum continuous shooting rate of at least 8fps.
We're 99% certain that the 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor with 252 zones and Intelligent Scene Analysis, and the Intelligent Viewfinder II, both of which are found in the 5DS/R, will also be in the new camera.

Canon EOS 6D Mk II

Canon needs to up its game to maintain the interest of enthusiast photographers
Predicted specifications:
At least 24Mp full-frame sensor | 6fps continuous shooting | Vari-angle touchscreen
We loved the 6D when it first came out, but it's looking quite tired now and its specs don't compare that well with the Nikon D750's. As Canon's 'entry-level' full-frame camera it occupies an important position in the EOS lineup, making it ripe for a refresh.
Until the 5DS and 5DS R came along Canon was quite conservative about pixel count. Jumping from 20 to 24Mp would be enough for many photographers, but some may expect closer to 36 million. A relatively high pixel count would make the 6D Mk II much more attractive to existing Mk I owners.
With just 11 points, the 6D's AF system is rather lacklustre, and we think the new model will see a big jump in this area, perhaps up to 61 to match the 5D  Mk III. Low light and continuous shooting performance also needs to improve, and a maximum sensitivity of ISO 204,800 seems likely along with 6fps shooting. Wi-Fi, NFC and GPS technology also seem likely, and we're hoping there will be a vari-angle touchscreen, as on the APS-C format 760D, to make the camera more user-friendly.
The original 6D was launched at Photokina 2012, the biennial photographic trade show in Cologne, Germany – so maybe we'll see the Mk II unveiled at Photokina 2016 next September.

Canon EOS 80D

If it's to draw the enthusiast crowd the 80D will need a better AF system, faster shooting and a few more pixels
Predicted specifications:
24Mp APS-C sensor | 8fps continuous shooting | 65-point AF system
The Canon 70D seems to have been around for ages, and, although it's still very good, the newer 760D, which sits below it in the Canon DSLR lineup, offers a tempting alternative.
Canon has started putting 24Mp sensors in its APS-C format SLRs, and this seem the logical choice for the 80D, but Canonwatch claims it will have a 28Mp chip, along with 'a more advanced autofocus system'. It's unlikely that this will give it the same complexity as the 7D Mk II's AF system, but perhaps it will get the same number of points (65).
A new processor is a certainty, probably a Digic 7 unit.

Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T7)

Canon's entry-level DSLR needs to shine if it's to pull people away from compact system cameras
Predicted specifications:
 24Mp sensor | Digic 6 processing engine | Wi-Fi and NFC
The entry-level market is incredibly competitive, and Canon needs to raise its game in this area if it's to tempt new photographers to its system. The 1200D fails to impress next to the Nikon D3300, and there are lots of smaller, more enticing compact system cameras around.
Small is definitely beautiful these days, so we think the replacement for the 1200D will be smaller – perhaps even smaller than the 100D. There will also be an increase in pixel count, and a 24Mp chip seems the most sensible option, along with a Digic 6 processing engine.
Wi-Fi and NFC technology plus touchscreen control would also seem like no-brainers, unless Canon really wants to keep the price low. We expect to see the 1300D arrive by summer 2016.

Canon EOS M4

Could 2016 be the year that Canon shows it's serious about the mirrorless market?
Predicted specifications:
Built-in viewfinder | Improved AF system | Extended lens range
While Canon's CSC range, dubbed EOS M, has proved capable of producing high-quality images, the cameras have been let down by under-performing autofocus systems and a lack of commitment from the manufacturer – there's still a very limited lens lineup.
Canon makes some fantastic SLRs, but many users prefer the more modern design of a mirrorless camera and the advantages of a full-time live view. Other companies, like Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony have managed to produce fast and accurate AF systems for their CSCs, so it surely can't be beyond Canon if it puts some effort into it. Add a few more lenses and a built-in viewfinder and the M4 could be a big success.