Sony LYTIA 901 200MP 1/1.12-type CMOS image sensor launched with Next-Gen QQBC and HDR Tech
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation has announced the upcoming LYTIA 901, a 1/1.12-type stacked CMOS mobile image sensor offering roughly 200 effective megapixels. The sensor debuts a redesigned pixel structure, enhanced low-light performance, and built-in AI image processing to retain detail during zoom and video capture.
LYTIA 901 CMOS Image Sensor -
The LYTIA 901 features a 1/1.12-type (14.287 mm diagonal) sensor with a 0.7 μm pixel pitch, delivering approximately 200 effective megapixels. It also initiates Sony’s new unified naming convention, where future models will follow the “LYTIA (product number)” format.
Key Features -
Quad-Quad Bayer Coding (QQBC) for enhanced resolution and sensitivity -
The QQBC layout groups 16 same-color pixels to improve light capture during standard shooting, particularly in low-light conditions. For zoom, remosaicing restores the full pixel arrangement to retain high resolution.
- 16 (4×4) same-color pixels processed as a single unit in normal shooting
- High-resolution reconstruction supporting up to 4× zoom
- Updated pixel design and color filters provide better saturation and expanded dynamic range
AI-based on-sensor remosaicing -
Sony’s new AI-driven remosaicing method for QQBC is built directly into the sensor hardware. This enhances fine-detail reproduction and enables real-time high-quality zoom video.
- Accurately resolves fine textures, small text, and high-frequency patterns
- Supports up to 4K video recording at 30 fps with up to 4× zoom
- On-sensor processing lowers latency and boosts efficiency
Advanced HDR technologies for improved tonal accuracy -
The LYTIA 901 integrates DCG-HDR, Fine12-bit ADC, and HF-HDR to maintain detail across bright and dark regions. In 16-pixel additive mode, the HDR system delivers an effective dynamic range exceeding 100 dB.
- DCG-HDR blends signals captured at multiple gain levels within one frame
- Fine12-bit ADC increases depth from traditional 10-bit to 12-bit
- HF-HDR merges short-exposure frames with DCG data to extend dynamic range
| LYTIA 901 CMOS image sensor Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Model name | LYTIA 901 |
| Image size | 1/1.12-type (diagonal 14.287 mm) |
| Effective pixels | Approx. 200 megapixels |
| Unit cell size | 0.7 μm × 0.7 μm (H × V) |
| Color filter | Quad Quad Bayer Coding |
| Maximum frame rate (all pixel AF) |
200M (4:3): 10 fps (Full RAW) 50M (4:3): 30 fps (2×2 Bin) 12.5M (4:3): 60 fps (2×2 Bin Crop, AD12 split-HDR / 4×4 Bin, DCG-HDR or LBMF) 8K4K (16:9): 30 fps (2×2 Bin) 4K2K (16:9): 120 fps (4×4 Bin) |
| Power supply |
Analog: 2.8 V / 1.8 V Digital: 0.82 V Interface: 1.8 V or 1.2 V |
| Output interface |
MIPI® C-PHY 2/3 trio, Max. 6.0 Gsps/trio MIPI D-PHY 2/4 lane, Max. 2.5 Gbps/lane |
Availability -
Sony confirms that mass production of the LYTIA 901 will begin in November 2025. The sensor is expected to debut in next-generation flagship Android smartphones, with real-world results becoming clear once commercial devices hit the market.
Early reports suggest that the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and vivo X300 Ultra are among the first models likely to feature the sensor in Q1 2026.
