Dpreview forum members spotted a new Sony 4/3 image sensor IMX472-AAJK on Sony’s website.
There is a 20MP M4/3 Stacked BSI CMOS Sensor as well as a Brand new 40MP Fullframe Sensor is also surfaced. Let’s discuss the 20MP M4/3 format sensor first. The sensor is designed for digital cameras. However it’s unlikely this sensor will be used for the GH6 as the resolution isn’t enough for the teased 5.6k video recording.
Sony New 20MP M4/3 Format Sensor details
- IMX472-AA-JK
- 20.89 million pixels
- Still picture mode 120 frames / s
- Back-illuminated type
- Laminated type
- 4/3 type diagonal 21.77mm
- Phase difference read, HDR read
- 10bit / 12bit AD converter
- RGB quad Bayer type
- Cell size 3.3μ
- 121frame / s 2089,000 pixels 12bit read
New Sony 40MP Full-frame Sensor Details
Here’s the new Sony Semiconductor Exmor R full frame sensor. It has 160 million sub-pixels, can output 40 Megapixels Bayer image for normal ISP, and the 10 Megapixels or 2.5 Megapixels Omnibalance RGB image by using in-pixel binning readout for the ISP without demosaic. All output modes have a high precision 14Bit output. Therefore, it is well suited for use on large format surveillance or broadcast grade cameras.
I don’t know if Sony Electronics will use it. At least I don’t think there should be a new Alpha camera that needs to use this sensor. It will be in mass production in Q1 2022. Perhaps there are other companies that use this sensor for their professional products.
Probably the new 40MP FF sensor will be used in the upcoming A7 series camera. Stay tuned for more information.
In addition, Sony is on the verge to unveil the new ZV E-mount APS-C camera and Sony FE 28mm f/1.8 G Lens this Summer.
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