ATSUGI – October 28, 2026 -- Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation announced the LYTIA 720, an approximately 50-effective-megapixel CMOS image sensor for mobile devices that cuts random noise in dark environments by about 50% compared with a conventional product.

LYTIA 720 targets smartphone main cameras in a 1/1.56-type format

The sensor is designed for the main camera of mobile devices. It inherits technologies developed for Sony's LYTIA high-end series. Sony chose the 1/1.56-type size because it is widely adopted in the smartphone market, and says the aim is to bring high-quality imaging to more users.

Low-noise circuit and HDR compositing deliver 100 dB dynamic range

Sony's proprietary low-noise circuit technology, referred to as UHCG, drives the noise reduction. The company describes the resulting low-light performance as industry-leading. Hybrid Frame-HDR compositing delivers a dynamic range of 100 dB, which Sony says supports still images and video in dark, high-contrast and other demanding shooting conditions.

Optimized AD conversion circuits enable 4K 60 fps HDR with all-pixel autofocus

Sony optimized the sensor's AD conversion circuits to support 4K video at 60 fps. All-pixel autofocus remains active while HDR is enabled.