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OmniVision

OmniVision OS05A20

Image sensor

Optical format
Reported value 1: 1/2,7*
Reported value 2: 1/2.7"*
Sensor technology
Reported value 1: HDR,Nyxel®,PureCel®*
Reported value 2: HDR, Nyxel®, PureCel®*

The sensor, in perspective.

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

Image sensors

OmniVision OS05A20

Sensor area indexGeometric · full frame = 100
2.4*
Active dimensions
5.38* × 3.89* mm
Active area
20.90* mm²
Crop factor
6.52* ×
Area vs full frame
-5.37* stops

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

Declared sensor resolution
5 MP*
Declared pixel size
2 µm*
Optical format
Reported value 1: 1/2,7*
Reported value 2: 1/2.7"*
Sensor technology
Reported value 1: HDR,Nyxel®,PureCel®*
Reported value 2: HDR, Nyxel®, PureCel®*

Capture & exposure

Shutter
Rolling*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 10 fields
Declared sensor resolution
5.0* MP
Scope and conditions
Scope
Native active pixel count unspecified*
cfa
RGB Bayer*
declared interfaces
MIPI,LVDS*
declared output format
RAW*
declared package options
CSP*
Declared pixel size
2.0* µm
Scope and conditions
Scope
Native or binned mode unspecified*
manufacturer capability max frame rate
value
60.0*
unit
fps*
scope
Supplier capability, not an independently measured benchmark or proven mode/bit-depth combination*
fps
nominal optical type
1/2,7*
shutter
Rolling*
technology
HDR,Nyxel®,PureCel®*
Specifications 2 · 17 fields
Native active array and pixel pitch
modes
  • label
    Native active array*
    active_array
    horizontal
    2,688*
    vertical
    1,944*
    unit
    pixels*
    native_pixel_pitch
    horizontal
    2.0*
    vertical
    2.0*
    unit
    µm*
Brief active array size
role
active_array*
horizontal
2,688*
vertical
1,944*
unit
pixels*
Brief lens size
declaration
1/2.7"*
conditions
  • 1/2.7"*
Brief maximum image transfer rate
declaration
- 2688 x 1944: 60 fps*
conditions
  • 2688 x 1944: 60 fps*
Brief output formats
declaration
10/12-bit RGB RAW*
conditions
  • 10/12-bit RGB RAW*
Brief output interfaces
declaration
Up to 4-lane MIPI/LVDS serial output interface*
conditions
  • Up to 4-lane MIPI/LVDS*
  • serial output interface*
Brief pixel size
role
native_unit_cell_pitch*
horizontal
2.0*
vertical
2.0*
unit
µm*
Brief power supply
declaration
- Core: 1.2V - Analog: 2.8V - I/O: 1.8V*
conditions
  • Core: 1.2V*
  • Analog: 2.8V*
  • I/O: 1.8V*
Catalogue CFA (Chroma)
RGB Bayer*
Catalogue Frame Rate
Full readout; bit depth and interface unspecified 60.0* fps
Catalogue Interface
MIPI / LVDS*
Catalogue Optical Format
1/2.7"*
Catalogue Output Format
10/12-bit RAW RGB*
Catalogue Package
CSP*
Catalogue Pixel Size
2.0* um
Catalogue Resolution
5.0* MP
Catalogue Technology
  • HDR*
  • Nyxel®*
  • PureCel®*

* Provisional data