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Thank you, Sony! Camera Verify combats fake photos with 3D image authentication

Kim Bunermann

3 July 2025

Sony’s new tech revolutionizes image verification by embedding C2PA digital signatures and unique 3D depth data the moment you hit the shutter

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Sony’s Camera Verify gives you image authenticity proof of the moment you’ve captured
(Image credit: Sony)

In today’s digital world, maintaining trust in photography and photographers is more crucial than ever. We’ve seen legitimate photographers unfairly accused of using AI or manipulating their images – that’s bitter and should not happen to any of us!

To offer more security is not just a challenge for Sony, but for all industry media giants and social media platforms – as you may have noticed, some do more than others, and some do it better than others. Now, Sony stepped up to fight combat fake content with its innovative Camera Verify technology.
Camera Verify goes beyond the ‘basic’ camera information we know. When photographing, it actually analyzes the scene and embeds 3D depth information to determine if the photograph originated from a real scene and subject. This makes this technology incredibly effective at detecting AI-generated images or even sophisticated manipulations (think photographing composite manipulation, for example, a TV screen). This is especially important for photojournalists.

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Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution, including the new Camera Verify, is built on the C2PA standard (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity; an open technical standard that allows tracking the media origin and provenance to ensure information transparency).

Camera Verify works with Sony cameras, including the A1 II (Ver. 2.00 or later), A1 (Ver. 3.00 or later), A9 III (Ver. 3.00 or later), A 7S III (Ver. 4.00 or later) A7 IV (Ver. 5.00 or later), with the notice that more camera models will be supported in due course.
Camera Verify is currently available as a Beta version, giving you a sneak peek before its official release. Right now, it’s focused on still images, but Sony plans to expand support for video content after fall 2025.
So, how does it work?
Camera Verify creates a unique, cryptographic digital signature – some compare it to a “image birth certificate”. It doesn’t just embed standard metadata that you are already aware of (if not, please look into this!), like the camera’s serial number, timestamp, and GPS data: it also uses advanced sensor-based scene validation to generate 3D depth metadata.

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This means that your image can be verified as a capture of a physical 3D space/ subject. This tamper-proof system, powered by a secure chip inside your Sony camera, ensures every detail is traceable to the exact moment of capture, affirming your photography’s authenticity and originality.
Sony breaks down the key highlights of the Camera Authenticity Solution as:
1) Verification of shoot using a camera
2) Highly accurate verification that a real-life subject was captured
3) Ensuring transparent editing history in compliance with C2PA format

(Image credit: Sony)
Sony offers a ‘Default Certificate’ (free) and a ‘Digital Signature Upgrade License’. Both options provide a great digital safeguard of image metadata, so you can share your work, knowing you can withstand false accusations of AI generation or heavy image manipulation.
The proof can be verified instantly on Sony’s Image Validation Site by issuing external sharing URLs, so third parties can view the image’s verification easily.
This technology brings us one step closer to detecting credibility and trustworthy visual information and reducing the spread of fake news and misinformation. So, if you have a Sony camera, look into this and visit the Sony website for more information.
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Kim is the Staff Writer on Digital Camera World, and formerly Technique Editor at Digital Photographer, focusing on the art and science of photography. With a Master’s degree in Photography and Media, she is driven to educate through an analytical approach, visually and technically. With her guides and tutorials, Kim seeks to uncover new facets of this time-honoured medium and foster a deeper understanding of its profound role in culture. Kim highlights topics that resonate with modern society, including women in photography and critical issues such as environmental conservation. She also discusses and reviews camera gear, giving you an overview to find the best fit for your photography journey.

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