company blog about Supplying Sony IMX412 Image Sensors: 12.3MP Starlight-Class CMOS, Empowering Industrial-Grade Drones and AMR Autonomous Robots

Mingjiada Electronics Supplies Sony’s IMX412 Image Sensor: A 12.3MP Starlight-Class, Low-Power CMOS That Empowers Industrial-Grade Drones and AMR Autonomous Robots

I. IMX412 Product Overview

The IMX412 is a 1/2.3-inch, 12.3-megapixel back-illuminated stacked CMOS image sensor launched by Sony. Part of Sony’s Starvis™ series, it is designed for high-sensitivity imaging in low-light conditions and 4K ultra-high-definition video recording.

Utilizing Sony’s advanced Exmor RS™ technology, this sensor combines a back-illuminated (BSI) pixel structure with a stacked architecture to deliver outstanding performance in terms of sensitivity and noise control. Its 1.55μm pixel size ensures high resolution while maintaining excellent light sensitivity, making it particularly well-suited for applications requiring 24/7 continuous operation, such as security surveillance, industrial vision, and action cameras.

As a professional distributor of electronic components, Mingjiada Electronics has long supplied the full range of Sony IMX412 image sensors as genuine products. Leveraging our well-stocked warehouse in Shenzhen, we can ensure rapid delivery for both small-batch samples and large-scale mass production.

II. IMX412 Key Specifications

Manufacturer: SONY (Sony Semiconductor)

Model: IMX412

Optical Format: 1/2.3 inches (diagonal 7.857 mm)

Effective Pixels: 4072 (H) × 3046 (V) ≈ 12.33 MP

Pixel Size: 1.55 μm × 1.55 μm (square pixels)

Image Sensing Technology: Back-illuminated (BSI) + Stacked

Shutter Type: Rolling Shutter, Electronic Shutter with Adjustable Integration Time

Color Filter: RGB Bayer Color Filter

HDR Support: DOL-HDR (Digital Overlap HDR), Two-Frame Combination

Output Format: RAW10 / RAW12

Full-Resolution Frame Rate: 60 fps (10-bit) / 40 fps (12-bit)

4K Frame Rate: 60 fps

1080p Frame Rate: 240 fps

Output Interface: MIPI CSI-2 (2/4 channels), up to 2.1 Gbps per channel, D-PHY 1.2

Power Supply Voltage: Analog 2.75 V / Digital 1.05 V / I/O 1.8 V

Package: LGA-92-pin

Operating Temperature: −30°C to +75°C

III. IMX412 Key Features and Advantages

1. Starvis™ Back-Illuminated Technology, Exceptional Low-Light Performance

The IMX412 features Sony’s Starvis™ back-illuminated pixel technology, enabling high-quality imaging in both the visible and near-infrared light spectra. The back-illuminated structure significantly enhances the light sensitivity per pixel, delivering clear, low-noise images even in extremely low-light conditions.

2. High Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and DOL-HDR Support

The sensor features a high signal-to-noise ratio, maintaining excellent image quality even in low-light scenes. It also supports Digital Overlap High Dynamic Range (DOL-HDR) mode, which expands the dynamic range by combining two frames, making it suitable for surveillance scenarios with high contrast lighting.

3. Multiple High-Speed Frame Rate Options

Full resolution (12.3MP): 60 fps (10-bit) / 40 fps (12-bit)

4K (3840×2160): 60 fps

1080p: Up to 240 fps, suitable for high-speed motion capture

4. Low-Power Design

Features three independent power supplies (analog 2.75V, digital 1.05V, I/O 1.8V) to enable low-power operation, making it ideal for portable or battery-powered devices.

5. Extensive Feature Integration

Pixel binning readout and vertical subsampling

Independent flip and mirror functions

Defect pixel correction (DPC)

Dual-sensor synchronized operation (multi-camera compatible)

7 kbit OTP ROM available for user use

On-chip 10-bit/12-bit A/D conversion

IV. Key Application Scenarios

1. Security Surveillance

The IMX412 is specifically designed for security surveillance applications. With the exceptional low-light performance of Starvis™ back-illuminated technology, DOL-HDR wide dynamic range, and smooth 60 fps output at full resolution, it is widely applicable in scenarios such as smart security cameras, smart doorbells, and urban security surveillance.

2. Industrial Vision and Machine Vision

In the field of industrial inspection, the IMX412’s high resolution (12.3 MP) and high frame rate offer significant advantages, making it suitable for high-throughput industrial inspection, automated optical inspection (AOI), factory automation (FA), and other scenarios.

3. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

Full-resolution 60 fps output clearly captures details of high-speed vehicles. Combined with a frame rate of up to 240 fps at 1080p, it is suitable for intelligent transportation applications such as electronic traffic enforcement, license plate recognition, and traffic law enforcement monitoring.

4. Drones and Robots

Thanks to its compact package size (LGA-92) and low-power characteristics, the IMX412 is widely integrated into the vision systems of commercial drones and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).

5. Healthcare and Life Sciences

Camera modules based on the IMX412 have been deployed in medical fields such as in vitro diagnostics (IVD) devices, automated microscopes, and fluorescence imaging.

6. Action Cameras and Consumer Electronics

Its 4K@60fps ultra-high-definition video recording capability makes the IMX412 an ideal choice for consumer electronics such as action cameras and high-end dashcams.

7. Smart Cities and the Internet of Things

The IMX412 is widely used in emerging fields such as smart city surveillance, Internet of Things (IoT) vision devices, and intelligent surveillance.

V. Mingjiada Electronics Supply and Services

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. has been deeply involved in the electronic components supply chain for nearly thirty years. As a professional hybrid electronic components distributor, we have long provided one-stop supply of genuine, original Sony image sensors across the entire product line.

Supply Advantages:

✅ Genuine Products: All products are sourced through official channels from original manufacturers both domestically and internationally, with traceable origins

✅ Stock on Hand: IMX412 is always in stock at our Shenzhen warehouse, covering over 26 model years in LGA-92 packaging

✅ Flexible Supply: Supports both small-batch samples and large-scale mass production with fast delivery

✅ Full Product Line Coverage: We also supply the full range of Sony Pregius/Pregius S global shutter series, automotive image sensors, security surveillance sensors, EVS event-driven vision sensors, and more

To obtain detailed datasheets, samples, or bulk purchase quotes for the Sony IMX412 image sensor, please contact the Mingjiada Electronics sales team!

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