How popular isSony in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 4M branded searches for Sony worldwide which is up 22.3% over the last 12 months. Sony holds 76.9% estimated Share of Search among wide Angle Lens brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 3 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which wide Angle Lens brands compete with Sony?
Share of Search by month for Sony, Nikon, Canon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sony | Nikon | Canon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73.6% | 19.2% | 7.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.9% | 17.3% | 5.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.9% | 17.4% | 5.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.6% | 17.2% | 7.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 74.2% | 18.7% | 7.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.9% | 19.4% | 6.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.4% | 20% | 6.6% |
| May 2026 | 74.1% | 19.4% | 6.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.5% | 17.7% | 6.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.3% | 15.8% | 6.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 76.5% | 16.7% | 6.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 76.9% | 16.2% | 6.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 76.9% | 4M | -1.7% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.2% | 836K | -5.1% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.9% | 356K | 0% | +0.1 points |
Compare search popularity between Sony and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Sony changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sony worldwide rose from 3.2M to 4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sony’s estimated Share of Search among wide Angle Lens brands worldwide increased from 73.6% to 76.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sony’s estimated Share of Search among wide Angle Lens brands worldwide peaked at 77.3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 73.4% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for wide Angle Lens brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Nikon lost estimated Share of Search among wide Angle Lens brands worldwide, from 16.7% to 16.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sony worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 3.2M to 4M in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Canon worldwide rose 12.9% over 12 measured months, from 315K to 356K in September 2026.
Where does Sony compete?
How is Sony measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sony’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
4 branded search terms
- sony
- sony camera
- sony cyber shot
- sony headphone
Who owns Sony?
Sony is owned by Sony. Brandwave also tracks 
PlayStation and PlayStation VR2, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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