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Sony Starvis IMX779-AQN CMOS Sensor

Ensure reliable security with the Sony IMX779-AQN: an 8.29 MP Starvis CMOS sensor optimized for low-light surveillance and smart monitoring.

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Product Number: 28865
Category: Area Sensors

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Product Summary

8.29 MP CMOS image sensor with Starvis low-light technology for continuous surveillance and security.

Sony Starvis IMX779-AQN CMOS Sensor Highlights

  • 8.29 MP STARVIS CMOS sensor with 4K UHD (16:9) resolution for high-quality imaging
  • .45 μm pixel size with strong low-light sensitivity
  • Up to 90 fps frame rate with MIPI CSI-2 output interface
  • DOL-HDR support for wide dynamic range and accurate color capture

Targeted Applications

  • Embedded vision systems requiring compact, high-performance sensors
  • Surveillance and security cameras with low-light and HDR performance
  • Industrial automation and inspection where fast frame rates and detail are critical
  • Smart devices and robotics needing real-time 4K imaging with low noise

Product Specifications

ChromaticsChromatics

RGB

Frame Rate [fps]Frame Rate [fps]

90

Horizontal Resolution [px]Horizontal Resolution [px]

3840

InterfaceInterface

MIPI CSI-2

ManufacturerManufacturer

Sony

PackagePackage

CSP

Pins / BallsPins / Balls

114

Product TypeProduct Type

Area Sensors

Resolution [MP]Resolution [MP]

8.29

Sensor TypeSensor Type

CMOS

Shutter TypeShutter Type

Rolling Shutter

Target ApplicationTarget Application

Security cameras

Vertical Resolution [px]Vertical Resolution [px]

2160


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Description

Sony IMX779-AQN is an 8.29 MP STARVIS CMOS image sensor delivering 4K UHD (16:9) resolution with a 1/2.8-type optical format. Featuring a 1.45 μm pixel size, 90 fps frame rate, and MIPI CSI-2 output, the IMX779-AQN provides excellent low-light performance with DOL-HDR (Digital Overlap High Dynamic Range) support. Optimized for color imaging in embedded vision, surveillance, and industrial applications, this sensor ensures high sensitivity, low noise, and reliable HDR capture in challenging environments.


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