Sony Launches LYTIA 720 Image Sensor With 4K 60fps HDR Video Support
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation has introduced its LYTIA 720 image sensor for smartphones, providing approximately 50 effective megapixels alongside support for 4K video recording at 60fps with HDR. According to Sony, in a press release on Wednesday, mass-production shipments of the new mobile component will begin in early November 2026.
The new sensor is designed for primary rear cameras and aims to improve low-light photography through proprietary noise-reduction engineering. Although device partners have not been named, reporting indicates the silicon is positioned for integration across upcoming Android flagship phones.
Optical Dimensions and Pixel Architecture
In physical structure, the Sony LYTIA 720 is a stacked CMOS 50-megapixel image sensor. As reported by Gadgets 360, the hardware adopts a 1/1.56-inch optical footprint featuring a 10.24mm diagonal dimension. The silicon die offers an effective pixel count of approximately 50 megapixels and an individual pixel size of 1.0 micrometre.
The LYTIA 720 is the first 1/1.56-type LYTIA product with a 1.0 μm pixel size to support 4K 60 fps HDR video recording with all-pixel autofocus while lowering sensor power consumption, according to Sony Semiconductor Solutions Group.
The component features a Quad Bayer colour filter to manage chromatic data across its light-sensitive surfaces. It supports all-pixel autofocus and can capture full-resolution still frames at 50 megapixels in a 4:3 aspect ratio at up to 30fps. For higher frame rates, the sensor supports 12.5-megapixel capture at up to 90fps or 30fps with DCG-HDR enabled.
Conversion Gain Circuitry and Low-Light Capabilities
Circuitry advancements play a central role in the sensor's optical performance under challenging illumination. The Sony LYTIA 720 incorporates Ultra High Conversion Gain circuitry specifically crafted to elevate picture fidelity during night photography.
According to manufacturer disclosures, the proprietary noise-mitigation architecture lowers dark-environment random interference by approximately 50 percent relative to older components. This internal suppression mechanism helps curb visual grain to preserve edge definition in shadow regions. Furthermore, the LYTIA 720 uses Hybrid Frame-HDR technology to achieve a dynamic range of up to 100dB, according to Sony. The manufacturer states that this dynamic range enhancement supports balanced exposure across still frames and video recordings captured in high-contrast environments.
Single-frame HDR technology suppresses motion artifacts during 4K 60 fps recording, while Hybrid Frame-HDR merges Dual Conversion Gain single-exposure data with short-exposure data in post-processing, according to Sony Semiconductor Solutions Group.
High-Definition Video Recording and Power Specifications
For motion capture, the component outputs 4K footage within a 16:9 frame boundary at speeds reaching 120fps, alongside 60fps with DCG-HDR. By optimizing AD conversion circuits, the component preserves dynamic range across bright highlights and deep shadow details while maintaining all-pixel autofocus.
The electrical interface accommodates flexible voltage levels across diverse mobile board layouts. Analogue power draws either 2.8V or 1.8V while digital circuitry requires 1.1V, supported by interface connectivity running at 1.8V or 1.2V. The hardware delivers robust optical throughput within a 1/1.56-type footprint that has become standard across contemporary smartphone builds.