Sony Releases Stacked CMOS Image Sensor for Smartphones with Industry’s Highest*1 48 Effective Megapixels*2
Featuring World First*3 Ultra-compact Pixel Size of 0.8 μm
Tokyo, Japan—Sony Corporation today announced the upcoming release of the IMX586 stacked CMOS image sensor for smartphone cameras. The new sensor features 48 effective megapixels*2, the industry’s highest pixel count.*1 The new product achieved a world-first*3 ultra-compact pixel size of 0.8 μm, making it possible to pack 48 effective megapixels*2 onto a 1/2-type (8.0 mm diagonal) unit, thereby supporting enhanced imaging on smartphone cameras.
*1:Among image sensors for smartphones. As of announcement on July 23, 2018
*2:Based on image sensor effective pixel specification method
*3:Among image sensors. According to Sony research. As of announcement on July 23, 2018
| Model name | Sample shipment date (planned) | Sample price (excluding tax) |
|---|---|---|
| IMX586 1/2-type (8.0 mm diagonal) 48 effective megapixel*2 stacked CMOS image sensor | September 2018 | 3,000 JPY |
