Sony Semiconductor Solutions to Release Approx. 50-Effective Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for Mobile Applications With Superb Low-Light Performance and 4K HDR Video Recording
Delivering top-tier technology honed in the LYTIA high-end series
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) today announced the upcoming release of the LYTIA 720, an approximately 50-effective megapixel*1 image sensor for mobile applications that delivers industry-leading*2 low-light performance and supports 4K 60 fps HDR video recording.
Designed for use on the main camera of mobile devices, the new sensor inherits technologies developed for Sony's LYTIA high-end series. Sony's proprietary low-noise circuit technology reduces random noise in dark environments by approximately 50% compared to a conventional product*3 while achieving a dynamic range of 100 dB through HDR compositing technology. This contributes to high-quality still images and videos in dark environments, high-contrast scenes, and a wide range of other shooting conditions. By optimizing AD conversion circuits, the new sensor supports 4K 60 fps video recording with all-pixel autofocus while HDR is enabled.
The new sensor offers high imaging performance in a 1/1.56-type size, which is being widely adopted in the smartphone market. Sony aims to deliver high-quality imaging experiences to more users.
*1 Based on the image sensor effective pixel specification method. |
*2 Among CMOS image sensors for mobile applications. According to Sony's research (as of the announcement on October 28, 2026). |
*3 Compared with LYTIA 700, a 1/1.56-type approximately 50-effective megapixel CMOS image sensor. |
Model name | Mass-production |
LYTIA 720 1/1.56-type (diagonal 10.24 mm) | Early November 2026 |
Main Features
Proprietary UHCG circuit technology delivers industry-leading*2 low-light performance
Video：CMOS Image Sensor for Mobile: LYTIA 720 | Brighter Low-Light Imaging with Maintained SNR | Sony Official
Optimized AD conversion circuits enable 4K 60 fps HDR video recording with all-pixel autofocus
Video: CMOS Image Sensor for Mobile: LYTIA 720 | 4K 60fps DCG-HDR On/Off Comparison Video | Sony Official
Hybrid Frame-HDR technology delivers a 100 dB dynamic range
For more information on LYTIA, Sony's mobile image sensor brand, please visit the LYTIA brand site:
https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/products/is/mobile/index.html
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