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Sony Starvis IMX779-AQR CMOS Sensor

Ensure reliable security with the Sony IMX779-AQR: an 8.45 MP Starvis CMOS sensor optimized for low-light surveillance and smart monitoring.

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This component is now available through our sister company, RESTAR FRAMOS. For a production-ready alternative, explore our compatible integrated modules.

Product Summary

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

The Sony IMX779-AQR is an 8.45 MP CMOS sensor featuring a 6.4 mm (Type 1/2.8) diagonal, built on Sony’s Starvis platform for enhanced low-light sensitivity and color accuracy. With triple power supply support (2.9 V analog, 1.1 V digital, and 1.8 V interface), it ensures low power operation ideal for continuous monitoring scenarios. The sensor adopts RGB primary color filters and incorporates an electronic shutter with variable charge integration time for clear, smear-free image capture. Low dark current and high sensitivity allow for consistent image quality even in poorly lit environments, making it ideal for round-the-clock surveillance. Suitable for building security, traffic monitoring, and remote surveillance applications, the IMX779-AQR delivers stable and detailed imagery in compact camera setups.

Sony Starvis IMX779-AQR CMOS Sensor Highlights

  • Starvis-based high sensitivity
  • Electronic shutter with integration control
  • RGB color mosaic filter
  • Low power triple supply design

Targeted Applications

  • Security monitoring cameras
  • Night surveillance systems
  • Smart traffic control
  • Remote camera modules

Product Specifications

ChromaticsChromatics
RGB
Frame Rate [fps]Frame Rate [fps]
90
Horizontal Resolution [px]Horizontal Resolution [px]
3856
Image Diagonal [mm]Image Diagonal [mm]
6.42
InterfaceInterface
MIPI CSI-2
ManufacturerManufacturer
Sony
PackagePackage
LGA
Pins / BallsPins / Balls
114
Pixel Size [µm]Pixel Size [µm]
Pixel Size y [µm]
Product TypeProduct Type
Area Sensors
Resolution [MP]Resolution [MP]
8.2
Sensor TypeSensor Type
CMOS
Shutter TypeShutter Type
Rolling Shutter
Target ApplicationTarget Application
Security cameras
Vertical Resolution [px]Vertical Resolution [px]
2192

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