Type 1/1.7, 12.40 MP STARVIS colour CMOS image sensor for 4K security cameras.
The IMX226CQJ-C is a Type 1/1.7, approximately 12.40 MP colour back-illuminated CMOS image sensor for security cameras and industrial applications. It supports 12M output in a 4:3 format and 4K output in an approximately 17:9 format, providing a direct choice between full-resolution acquisition and 4K capture.
The sensor is technically distinguished by its 1.85 µm back-illuminated pixel structure. This architecture supports high resolution while improving light collection compared with the referenced front-illuminated designs. The source material also identifies improved incident-light-angle characteristics and F-number dependency, which matter in optical systems where lens aperture and light angle influence image quality.
In 4K mode, the IMX226CQJ-C supports 4096 × 2160 output at 60 frame/s. This provides a high-resolution video mode for applications requiring detailed moving images. The optical characteristics also support lower-F-number lenses and high-power zoom lenses, combining 4K speed, compact back-illuminated pixels, and optical tolerance relevant to security-camera optics.
The IMX226CQJ-C supports colour imaging systems that require 12M 4:3 acquisition or 4K 17:9 video output. Its back-illuminated architecture is relevant for high-resolution security cameras, where high pixel counts must be combined with sensitivity, incident-angle performance, and operation with lower-F-number or high-power zoom lenses.
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Supplier | SONY |
| Resolution [MP] | 12.4 |
| Shutter type | Rolling Shutter |
| Frame Rate [fps] | 40 |
| Technology | Starvis |
| Pixel Size x [µm] | 1.85 |
| Pixel Size y [µm] | 1.85 |
| Interface | LVDS |
| Color / Mono | RGB |
