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OmniVision

OmniVision OS12A10

Image sensor

Optical format
1/1.566"*
Sensor technology
DCG™, Nyxel®, PureCel®Plus*

The sensor, in perspective.

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

Image sensors

OmniVision OS12A10

Sensor area indexGeometric · full frame = 100
5.7*
Active dimensions
8.18* × 6.04* mm
Active area
49.45* mm²
Crop factor
4.25* ×
Area vs full frame
-4.13* 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

Optical format
1/1.566"*
Sensor technology
DCG™, Nyxel®, PureCel®Plus*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications · 17 fields
Native active array and pixel pitch
modes
  • label
    Native active array*
    active_array
    horizontal
    4,096*
    vertical
    3,024*
    unit
    pixels*
    native_pixel_pitch
    horizontal
    1.998*
    vertical
    1.998*
    unit
    µm*
Brief active array size
role
active_array*
horizontal
4,096*
vertical
3,024*
unit
pixels*
Brief lens size
declaration
1/1.566"*
conditions
  • 1/1.566"*
Brief maximum image transfer rate
declaration
- 4096 x 3024: 40 fps 10-bit - 3840 x 2160: 60 fps 10-bit - 2880 x 2880: 60 fps 10-bit*
conditions
  • 4096 x 3024: 40 fps 10-bit*
  • 3840 x 2160: 60 fps 10-bit*
  • 2880 x 2880: 60 fps 10-bit*
Brief output formats
declaration
10/12-bit RGB RAW (8-bit in AO mode)*
conditions
  • 10/12-bit RGB RAW*
  • (8-bit in AO mode)*
Brief output interfaces
declaration
4-lane MIPI/LVDS (supports maximum speed up to 1560 Mbps / lane *4), MIPI HDR*
conditions
  • 4-lane MIPI/LVDS*
  • (supports maximum speed up to*
  • 1560 Mbps / lane *4), MIPI HDR*
Brief pixel size
role
native_unit_cell_pitch*
horizontal
1.998*
vertical
1.998*
unit
µm*
Brief power supply
declaration
- Analog: 2.8V - I/O: 1.8V - Core: 1.2V*
conditions
  • Analog: 2.8V*
  • I/O: 1.8V*
  • Core: 1.2V*
Catalogue CFA (Chroma)
Color*
Catalogue Frame Rate
declaration
2880 x 2880 @ 60 fps (10-bit), 3840 x 2160 @ 60 fps (10-bit), 4096 x 3024 @ 40 fps (10-bit)*
Catalogue Interface
MIPI / LVDS*
Catalogue Optical Format
1/1.566"*
Catalogue Output Format
10/12-bit RGB RAW (8-bit in AO mode)*
Catalogue Package
COB*
Catalogue Pixel Size
1.998* um
Catalogue Resolution
12.0* MP
Catalogue Technology
  • DCG™*
  • Nyxel®*
  • PureCel®Plus*

* Provisional data