DigitalRev predicts that Nikon will be releasing a 8-10MP sensor with super
high IQ & dynamic range. http://www.digitalrev.com/en/less-megapixels-and-not-more-for-the-nikon-d750-and-nikon-d400-5447-article.html
“…but the latest information indicates a resolution significantly lower
than the 16 to 18 megapixels range we predicted or even the 12 megapixels of
the current models. Apparently in a move away from the expected, Nikon will
be releasing a sensor with super high IQ and Dynamic Range but w
