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OmniVision

OmniVision OV5693

Image sensor

Effective sensor resolution
5 MP
Native pixel pitch
1.4 µm
Optical format
1/4-type
Sensor technology
CMOS

The sensor, in perspective.

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

Image sensors

OmniVision OV5693

Sensor area indexGeometric · full frame = 100
1.1*
Active dimensions
3.63* × 2.72* mm
Active area
9.88* mm²
Crop factor
9.54* ×
Area vs full frame
-6.45* 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

Effective sensor resolution
5 MP
Native pixel pitch
1.4 µm
Optical format
1/4-type
Sensor technology
CMOS

Pixel binning modes

  • 4-to-1
    Pixels combined
    4

Capture & exposure

Camera family
Image sensor
Sensor application
Mobile imaging

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications · 17 fields
Native active array and pixel pitch
modes
  • label
    Native active array*
    active_array
    horizontal
    2,592*
    vertical
    1,944*
    unit
    pixels*
    native_pixel_pitch
    horizontal
    1.4*
    vertical
    1.4*
    unit
    µm*
Brief active array size
role
active_array*
horizontal
2,592*
vertical
1,944*
unit
pixels*
Brief lens size
declaration
1/4"*
conditions
  • 1/4"*
Brief maximum image transfer rate
declaration
- 5MP (2592 x 1944): 30 fps*
conditions
  • 5MP (2592 x 1944): 30 fps*
Brief output formats
declaration
10-bit RGB RAW*
conditions
  • 10-bit RGB RAW*
Brief output interfaces
declaration
Up to 2-lane MIPI serial*
conditions
  • Up to 2-lane MIPI serial*
Brief pixel size
role
native_unit_cell_pitch*
horizontal
1.4*
vertical
1.4*
unit
µm*
Brief power supply
declaration
- Core: 1.16 ~ 1.3V (1.2V typ) - Analog: 2.6 ~ 3.0V - I/O: 1.7 ~ 3.0V*
conditions
  • Core: 1.16 ~ 1.3V (1.2V typ)*
  • Analog: 2.6 ~ 3.0V*
  • I/O: 1.7 ~ 3.0V*
Catalogue CFA (Chroma)
Color*
Catalogue Frame Rate
Full readout; bit depth and interface unspecified 30.0* fps
Catalogue Interface
MIPI*
Catalogue Optical Format
1/4"*
Catalogue Output Format
10-bit RGB RAW*
Catalogue Package
COB*
Catalogue Pixel Size
1.4* um
Catalogue Resolution
5.0* MP
Catalogue Technology
OmniBSI™‑2*

* Provisional data