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    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 

    ATSUGI, Japan, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 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.

    LYTIA 720 CMOS image sensor

    Model name

    Mass-production
    shipping date (planned)

    LYTIA 720 1/1.56-type (diagonal 10.24 mm)
    approximately 50-effective megapixel*1 stacked
    CMOS image sensor

    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

    * LYTIA and the LYTIA logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Group Corporation.

    * All product and service names that appear in this press release are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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