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OmniVision

OmniVision OV8856

Image sensor

Effective sensor resolution
8 MP
Native pixel pitch
1.12 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 OV8856

Sensor area indexGeometric · full frame = 100
1.2*
Active dimensions
3.66* × 2.74* mm
Active area
10.02* mm²
Crop factor
9.47* ×
Area vs full frame
-6.43* 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
8 MP
Declared sensor resolution
8 MP*
Declared pixel size
1.12 µm*
Native pixel pitch
1.12 µm
Optical format
1/4-type
Sensor technology
CMOS

Capture & exposure

Camera family
Image sensor
Sensor application
Mobile imaging
Shutter
Rolling*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 10 fields
Declared sensor resolution
8.0* MP
Scope and conditions
Scope
Native active pixel count unspecified*
cfa
RGB Bayer*
declared interfaces
MIPI*
declared output format
RAW*
declared package options
COB*
Declared pixel size
1.12* µm
Scope and conditions
Scope
Native or binned mode unspecified*
manufacturer capability max frame rate
value
30.0*
unit
fps*
scope
Supplier capability, not an independently measured benchmark or proven mode/bit-depth combination*
fps
nominal optical type
1/4*
shutter
Rolling*
technology
HDR,PureCel®*
Specifications 2 · 22 fields
Native active array and pixel pitch
modes
  • label
    Native active array*
    active_array
    horizontal
    3,264*
    vertical
    2,448*
    unit
    pixels*
    native_pixel_pitch
    horizontal
    1.12*
    vertical
    1.12*
    unit
    µm*
Brief active array size
role
active_array*
horizontal
3,264*
vertical
2,448*
unit
pixels*
Brief image area
role
manufacturer_image_area_not_assumed_active*
horizontal
3,678.336*
vertical
2,767.68*
unit
µm*
Brief lens chief ray angle
declaration
32.9° non-linear*
conditions
  • 32.9° non-linear*
Brief lens size
declaration
1/4"*
conditions
  • 1/4"*
Brief maximum image transfer rate
declaration
- 3264 x 2448: 30 fps - 3264 x 1836: 30 fps - 2112 x 1188: 60 fps - 1920 x 1080: 60 fps - 1408 x 792: 90 fps*
conditions
  • 3264 x 2448: 30 fps*
  • 3264 x 1836: 30 fps*
  • 2112 x 1188: 60 fps*
  • 1920 x 1080: 60 fps*
  • 1408 x 792: 90 fps*
Brief output formats
declaration
10-bit RGB RAW*
conditions
  • 10-bit RGB RAW*
Brief output interfaces
declaration
up to 4-lane MIPI serial output*
conditions
  • up to 4-lane MIPI serial output*
Brief pixel size
role
native_unit_cell_pitch*
horizontal
1.12*
vertical
1.12*
unit
µm*
Brief power requirements
declaration
- active: 150 mW - standby: 0.8 µW - XSHUTDN: 1 µW*
conditions
  • active: 150 mW*
  • standby: 0.8 µW*
  • XSHUTDN: 1 µW*
Brief power supply
declaration
- core: 1.14V ~ 1.26V (1.2V nominal) - analog: 2.6V ~ 3.0V (2.8V nominal) - I/O: 1.7V ~ 1.9V (1.8V)*
conditions
  • core: 1.14V ~ 1.26V (1.2V nominal)*
  • analog: 2.6V ~ 3.0V (2.8V nominal)*
  • I/O: 1.7V ~ 1.9V (1.8V)*
Brief scan mode
declaration
progressive*
conditions
  • progressive*
Brief temperature range
declaration
- operating: -30°C to +85°C junction temperature - stable: 0°C to +60°C junction temperature*
conditions
  • operating: -30°C to +85°C*
  • junction temperature*
  • stable: 0°C to +60°C*
  • junction temperature*
Catalogue CFA (Chroma)
RGB Bayer*
Catalogue Frame Rate
Full readout; bit depth and interface unspecified 30.0* fps
Catalogue Interface
MIPI*
Catalogue Optical Format
1/4"*
Catalogue Output Format
RAW*
Catalogue Package
COB*
Catalogue Pixel Size
1.12* um
Catalogue Resolution
8.0* MP
Catalogue Technology
  • HDR*
  • PureCel®*

* Provisional data