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IMX455AQK-K

Image sensor

Native pixel pitch: 3.76 µm^*
Optical format: 2.7^*
Sensor technology: STARVIS^*

The sensor, in perspective.

Capture area at a shared scale. The dashed outline is a 36 × 24 mm full-frame reference.

Image sensors

IMX455AQK-K

Physical width and height are needed to calculate area. Optical format alone is insufficient.

Sensor area indexGeometric · full frame = 100: —
Active dimensions: —
Active area: —
Crop factor: —
Area vs full frame: —

The index is calculated from area, assuming equal scene illumination, f-number and exposure time. It is not a low-light test or an image-quality score: lens transmission, quantum efficiency, noise and processing are not included. A crop mode changes the area used, not the physical sensor.

Dynamic range ≠ EV operating range. Autofocus and metering limits describe operating conditions. Manufacturer HDR claims appear separately below; independent dynamic-range measurements require a matched test method, ISO and noise threshold.

Sensor specifications

Native pixel pitch: 3.76 µm^*
Optical format: 2.7^*
Sensor technology: STARVIS^*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications · 9 fields

catalog resolution

value: 61.0^*
unit: MP^*
role: recommended-recording-or-active-unspecified^*
native_array_proven: No^*
source_column: Resolution^*
footnote: 1^*

Scope and conditions

original_cells

Brand: STARVIS^*
New: Not reported^*
Model_Name: IMX455AQK-K^*
Link_J: Not reported^*
Title_J: Not reported^*
Link_E: Not reported^*
Title_E: Not reported^*
Link_C: Not reported^*
Title_C: Not reported^*
PDF_J: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_E: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_C: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
Resolution: 61^*
Notes_on_Resolution: 3:2^*
Image_Size: 2.7^*
Pixel_Size: 3.76^*
SNR1s: 0.15^*
Max_Frame_Rate: 21^*
Output_Interface: SLVS-EC^*
Color_Mono: Color^*
AR_Coat: YES^*
DOL_HDR: YES^*
Clear_HDR: -^*
NIR_Enhanced: -^*

footnotes

*1: Resolution (Megapixels): Number of recommended recording pixels or Number of active pixels.^*
*2: SNR1s is a proprietary index tailored to quantitatively evaluate image quality at low illuminance, which Sony has developed specifically for CMOS image sensors for security applications. See What’s SNR1s? for more details.^*
*3: HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a feature that uses finer chromatic gradation for image rendering to depict more details in the over- and under-exposed regions that occur in the same image. See “ High Dynamic Range (HDR) Feature ” to learn about the difference between DOL HDR and Clear HDR.^*
*4: NIR stands for the capacity to capture images in the near infrared spectrum. This feature realizes image capturing even in a pitch-dark location by the use of near-infrared light. Sony offers NIR imaging in all of the security camera image sensor models, meeting the needs in diverse applications. Furthermore, NIR technology has recently seen remarkable improvement. The identifier “NIR Enhanced (Yes)” indicates that the product is mounted with the enhanced version of NIR functionality. For more descriptions about NIR, see “ Imaging Performance in the Near-infrared (NIR) Spectrum ”.^*

declared colour role

Color^*

Scope and conditions

original_cells

Brand: STARVIS^*
New: Not reported^*
Model_Name: IMX455AQK-K^*
Link_J: Not reported^*
Title_J: Not reported^*
Link_E: Not reported^*
Title_E: Not reported^*
Link_C: Not reported^*
Title_C: Not reported^*
PDF_J: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_E: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_C: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
Resolution: 61^*
Notes_on_Resolution: 3:2^*
Image_Size: 2.7^*
Pixel_Size: 3.76^*
SNR1s: 0.15^*
Max_Frame_Rate: 21^*
Output_Interface: SLVS-EC^*
Color_Mono: Color^*
AR_Coat: YES^*
DOL_HDR: YES^*
Clear_HDR: -^*
NIR_Enhanced: -^*

footnotes

*1: Resolution (Megapixels): Number of recommended recording pixels or Number of active pixels.^*
*2: SNR1s is a proprietary index tailored to quantitatively evaluate image quality at low illuminance, which Sony has developed specifically for CMOS image sensors for security applications. See What’s SNR1s? for more details.^*
*3: HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a feature that uses finer chromatic gradation for image rendering to depict more details in the over- and under-exposed regions that occur in the same image. See “ High Dynamic Range (HDR) Feature ” to learn about the difference between DOL HDR and Clear HDR.^*
*4: NIR stands for the capacity to capture images in the near infrared spectrum. This feature realizes image capturing even in a pitch-dark location by the use of near-infrared light. Sony offers NIR imaging in all of the security camera image sensor models, meeting the needs in diverse applications. Furthermore, NIR technology has recently seen remarkable improvement. The identifier “NIR Enhanced (Yes)” indicates that the product is mounted with the enhanced version of NIR functionality. For more descriptions about NIR, see “ Imaging Performance in the Near-infrared (NIR) Spectrum ”.^*

declared interface options

SLVS-EC^*

Scope and conditions

original_cells

Brand: STARVIS^*
New: Not reported^*
Model_Name: IMX455AQK-K^*
Link_J: Not reported^*
Title_J: Not reported^*
Link_E: Not reported^*
Title_E: Not reported^*
Link_C: Not reported^*
Title_C: Not reported^*
PDF_J: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_E: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_C: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
Resolution: 61^*
Notes_on_Resolution: 3:2^*
Image_Size: 2.7^*
Pixel_Size: 3.76^*
SNR1s: 0.15^*
Max_Frame_Rate: 21^*
Output_Interface: SLVS-EC^*
Color_Mono: Color^*
AR_Coat: YES^*
DOL_HDR: YES^*
Clear_HDR: -^*
NIR_Enhanced: -^*

footnotes

*1: Resolution (Megapixels): Number of recommended recording pixels or Number of active pixels.^*
*2: SNR1s is a proprietary index tailored to quantitatively evaluate image quality at low illuminance, which Sony has developed specifically for CMOS image sensors for security applications. See What’s SNR1s? for more details.^*
*3: HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a feature that uses finer chromatic gradation for image rendering to depict more details in the over- and under-exposed regions that occur in the same image. See “ High Dynamic Range (HDR) Feature ” to learn about the difference between DOL HDR and Clear HDR.^*
*4: NIR stands for the capacity to capture images in the near infrared spectrum. This feature realizes image capturing even in a pitch-dark location by the use of near-infrared light. Sony offers NIR imaging in all of the security camera image sensor models, meeting the needs in diverse applications. Furthermore, NIR technology has recently seen remarkable improvement. The identifier “NIR Enhanced (Yes)” indicates that the product is mounted with the enhanced version of NIR functionality. For more descriptions about NIR, see “ Imaging Performance in the Near-infrared (NIR) Spectrum ”.^*

manufacturer max frame rate

value: 21.0^*
unit: fps^*
mode_pairing_proven: No^*

fps

Scope and conditions

original_cells

Brand: STARVIS^*
New: Not reported^*
Model_Name: IMX455AQK-K^*
Link_J: Not reported^*
Title_J: Not reported^*
Link_E: Not reported^*
Title_E: Not reported^*
Link_C: Not reported^*
Title_C: Not reported^*
PDF_J: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_E: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_C: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
Resolution: 61^*
Notes_on_Resolution: 3:2^*
Image_Size: 2.7^*
Pixel_Size: 3.76^*
SNR1s: 0.15^*
Max_Frame_Rate: 21^*
Output_Interface: SLVS-EC^*
Color_Mono: Color^*
AR_Coat: YES^*
DOL_HDR: YES^*
Clear_HDR: -^*
NIR_Enhanced: -^*

footnotes

*1: Resolution (Megapixels): Number of recommended recording pixels or Number of active pixels.^*
*2: SNR1s is a proprietary index tailored to quantitatively evaluate image quality at low illuminance, which Sony has developed specifically for CMOS image sensors for security applications. See What’s SNR1s? for more details.^*
*3: HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a feature that uses finer chromatic gradation for image rendering to depict more details in the over- and under-exposed regions that occur in the same image. See “ High Dynamic Range (HDR) Feature ” to learn about the difference between DOL HDR and Clear HDR.^*
*4: NIR stands for the capacity to capture images in the near infrared spectrum. This feature realizes image capturing even in a pitch-dark location by the use of near-infrared light. Sony offers NIR imaging in all of the security camera image sensor models, meeting the needs in diverse applications. Furthermore, NIR technology has recently seen remarkable improvement. The identifier “NIR Enhanced (Yes)” indicates that the product is mounted with the enhanced version of NIR functionality. For more descriptions about NIR, see “ Imaging Performance in the Near-infrared (NIR) Spectrum ”.^*

manufacturer snr1s

value: 0.15^*
unit: lx^*
lower_is_better: Yes^*
protocol: sony-snr1s-security^*
conditions_source: Sony original catalog prescribed-conditions table^*
independent_test: No^*
phone_result: No^*
geometric_light_capture_index: No^*

Scope and conditions

original_cells

Brand: STARVIS^*
New: Not reported^*
Model_Name: IMX455AQK-K^*
Link_J: Not reported^*
Title_J: Not reported^*
Link_E: Not reported^*
Title_E: Not reported^*
Link_C: Not reported^*
Title_C: Not reported^*
PDF_J: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_E: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_C: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
Resolution: 61^*
Notes_on_Resolution: 3:2^*
Image_Size: 2.7^*
Pixel_Size: 3.76^*
SNR1s: 0.15^*
Max_Frame_Rate: 21^*
Output_Interface: SLVS-EC^*
Color_Mono: Color^*
AR_Coat: YES^*
DOL_HDR: YES^*
Clear_HDR: -^*
NIR_Enhanced: -^*

footnotes

*1: Resolution (Megapixels): Number of recommended recording pixels or Number of active pixels.^*
*2: SNR1s is a proprietary index tailored to quantitatively evaluate image quality at low illuminance, which Sony has developed specifically for CMOS image sensors for security applications. See What’s SNR1s? for more details.^*
*3: HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a feature that uses finer chromatic gradation for image rendering to depict more details in the over- and under-exposed regions that occur in the same image. See “ High Dynamic Range (HDR) Feature ” to learn about the difference between DOL HDR and Clear HDR.^*
*4: NIR stands for the capacity to capture images in the near infrared spectrum. This feature realizes image capturing even in a pitch-dark location by the use of near-infrared light. Sony offers NIR imaging in all of the security camera image sensor models, meeting the needs in diverse applications. Furthermore, NIR technology has recently seen remarkable improvement. The identifier “NIR Enhanced (Yes)” indicates that the product is mounted with the enhanced version of NIR functionality. For more descriptions about NIR, see “ Imaging Performance in the Near-infrared (NIR) Spectrum ”.^*

native equal v h pixel pitch

value: 3.76^*
unit: µm^*
role: manufacturer-native-unit-cell^*
explicit_equal_axes: Yes^*

µm

Scope and conditions

original_cells

Brand: STARVIS^*
New: Not reported^*
Model_Name: IMX455AQK-K^*
Link_J: Not reported^*
Title_J: Not reported^*
Link_E: Not reported^*
Title_E: Not reported^*
Link_C: Not reported^*
Title_C: Not reported^*
PDF_J: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_E: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_C: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
Resolution: 61^*
Notes_on_Resolution: 3:2^*
Image_Size: 2.7^*
Pixel_Size: 3.76^*
SNR1s: 0.15^*
Max_Frame_Rate: 21^*
Output_Interface: SLVS-EC^*
Color_Mono: Color^*
AR_Coat: YES^*
DOL_HDR: YES^*
Clear_HDR: -^*
NIR_Enhanced: -^*

footnotes

*1: Resolution (Megapixels): Number of recommended recording pixels or Number of active pixels.^*
*2: SNR1s is a proprietary index tailored to quantitatively evaluate image quality at low illuminance, which Sony has developed specifically for CMOS image sensors for security applications. See What’s SNR1s? for more details.^*
*3: HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a feature that uses finer chromatic gradation for image rendering to depict more details in the over- and under-exposed regions that occur in the same image. See “ High Dynamic Range (HDR) Feature ” to learn about the difference between DOL HDR and Clear HDR.^*
*4: NIR stands for the capacity to capture images in the near infrared spectrum. This feature realizes image capturing even in a pitch-dark location by the use of near-infrared light. Sony offers NIR imaging in all of the security camera image sensor models, meeting the needs in diverse applications. Furthermore, NIR technology has recently seen remarkable improvement. The identifier “NIR Enhanced (Yes)” indicates that the product is mounted with the enhanced version of NIR functionality. For more descriptions about NIR, see “ Imaging Performance in the Near-infrared (NIR) Spectrum ”.^*

native feature cells

AR_Coat

original: YES^*
declared_supported: Yes^*

DOL_HDR

original: YES^*
declared_supported: Yes^*

Clear_HDR

original: -^*

NIR_Enhanced

original: -^*

Scope and conditions

original_cells

Brand: STARVIS^*
New: Not reported^*
Model_Name: IMX455AQK-K^*
Link_J: Not reported^*
Title_J: Not reported^*
Link_E: Not reported^*
Title_E: Not reported^*
Link_C: Not reported^*
Title_C: Not reported^*
PDF_J: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_E: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_C: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
Resolution: 61^*
Notes_on_Resolution: 3:2^*
Image_Size: 2.7^*
Pixel_Size: 3.76^*
SNR1s: 0.15^*
Max_Frame_Rate: 21^*
Output_Interface: SLVS-EC^*
Color_Mono: Color^*
AR_Coat: YES^*
DOL_HDR: YES^*
Clear_HDR: -^*
NIR_Enhanced: -^*

footnotes

*1: Resolution (Megapixels): Number of recommended recording pixels or Number of active pixels.^*
*2: SNR1s is a proprietary index tailored to quantitatively evaluate image quality at low illuminance, which Sony has developed specifically for CMOS image sensors for security applications. See What’s SNR1s? for more details.^*
*3: HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a feature that uses finer chromatic gradation for image rendering to depict more details in the over- and under-exposed regions that occur in the same image. See “ High Dynamic Range (HDR) Feature ” to learn about the difference between DOL HDR and Clear HDR.^*
*4: NIR stands for the capacity to capture images in the near infrared spectrum. This feature realizes image capturing even in a pitch-dark location by the use of near-infrared light. Sony offers NIR imaging in all of the security camera image sensor models, meeting the needs in diverse applications. Furthermore, NIR technology has recently seen remarkable improvement. The identifier “NIR Enhanced (Yes)” indicates that the product is mounted with the enhanced version of NIR functionality. For more descriptions about NIR, see “ Imaging Performance in the Near-infrared (NIR) Spectrum ”.^*

nominal optical type

value: 2.7^*
unit: nominal optical type^*
physical_rectangle_proven: No^*

nominal optical type

Scope and conditions

original_cells

Brand: STARVIS^*
New: Not reported^*
Model_Name: IMX455AQK-K^*
Link_J: Not reported^*
Title_J: Not reported^*
Link_E: Not reported^*
Title_E: Not reported^*
Link_C: Not reported^*
Title_C: Not reported^*
PDF_J: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_E: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_C: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
Resolution: 61^*
Notes_on_Resolution: 3:2^*
Image_Size: 2.7^*
Pixel_Size: 3.76^*
SNR1s: 0.15^*
Max_Frame_Rate: 21^*
Output_Interface: SLVS-EC^*
Color_Mono: Color^*
AR_Coat: YES^*
DOL_HDR: YES^*
Clear_HDR: -^*
NIR_Enhanced: -^*

footnotes

*1: Resolution (Megapixels): Number of recommended recording pixels or Number of active pixels.^*
*2: SNR1s is a proprietary index tailored to quantitatively evaluate image quality at low illuminance, which Sony has developed specifically for CMOS image sensors for security applications. See What’s SNR1s? for more details.^*
*3: HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a feature that uses finer chromatic gradation for image rendering to depict more details in the over- and under-exposed regions that occur in the same image. See “ High Dynamic Range (HDR) Feature ” to learn about the difference between DOL HDR and Clear HDR.^*
*4: NIR stands for the capacity to capture images in the near infrared spectrum. This feature realizes image capturing even in a pitch-dark location by the use of near-infrared light. Sony offers NIR imaging in all of the security camera image sensor models, meeting the needs in diverse applications. Furthermore, NIR technology has recently seen remarkable improvement. The identifier “NIR Enhanced (Yes)” indicates that the product is mounted with the enhanced version of NIR functionality. For more descriptions about NIR, see “ Imaging Performance in the Near-infrared (NIR) Spectrum ”.^*

technology family

STARVIS^*

Scope and conditions

original_cells

Brand: STARVIS^*
New: Not reported^*
Model_Name: IMX455AQK-K^*
Link_J: Not reported^*
Title_J: Not reported^*
Link_E: Not reported^*
Title_E: Not reported^*
Link_C: Not reported^*
Title_C: Not reported^*
PDF_J: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_E: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
PDF_C: IMX455AQK-K_Flyer.pdf^*
Resolution: 61^*
Notes_on_Resolution: 3:2^*
Image_Size: 2.7^*
Pixel_Size: 3.76^*
SNR1s: 0.15^*
Max_Frame_Rate: 21^*
Output_Interface: SLVS-EC^*
Color_Mono: Color^*
AR_Coat: YES^*
DOL_HDR: YES^*
Clear_HDR: -^*
NIR_Enhanced: -^*

footnotes

*1: Resolution (Megapixels): Number of recommended recording pixels or Number of active pixels.^*
*2: SNR1s is a proprietary index tailored to quantitatively evaluate image quality at low illuminance, which Sony has developed specifically for CMOS image sensors for security applications. See What’s SNR1s? for more details.^*
*3: HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a feature that uses finer chromatic gradation for image rendering to depict more details in the over- and under-exposed regions that occur in the same image. See “ High Dynamic Range (HDR) Feature ” to learn about the difference between DOL HDR and Clear HDR.^*
*4: NIR stands for the capacity to capture images in the near infrared spectrum. This feature realizes image capturing even in a pitch-dark location by the use of near-infrared light. Sony offers NIR imaging in all of the security camera image sensor models, meeting the needs in diverse applications. Furthermore, NIR technology has recently seen remarkable improvement. The identifier “NIR Enhanced (Yes)” indicates that the product is mounted with the enhanced version of NIR functionality. For more descriptions about NIR, see “ Imaging Performance in the Near-infrared (NIR) Spectrum ”.^*

* Provisional data