Sony IMX577 · 12.3MP 1/2.3" rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor
IMX577 Sensor Specifications & Compatible M12 and C-Mount Lenses
IMX577 is a Sony 1/2.3-inch rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor built on the Exmor RS back-illuminated process, closely related to the IMX477 used in the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera and common in industrial 4K camera modules and single-board-computer vision. It captures 4056x3040 (12.3 MP) at 60 fps with 1.55um pixels on a 7.86mm diagonal over MIPI CSI-2. Commonlands matches M12 Lenses to its 7.86mm image circle and reports the calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view for each option.
IMX577 specifications
| Part number | IMX577 |
|---|---|
| Hersteller | Sony |
| Family | Exmor RS |
| Beschluss | 4056 × 3040 (12,3 MP) |
| Optisches Format | 1/2,3" |
| Active area | 6.29 × 4.71 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 7.86 mm |
| Pixelgröße | 1,55 µm |
| Verschluss | Rollen |
| Maximale Bildrate | 60 fps |
| Schnittstelle | MIPI CSI-2 |
| Color / mono | Color |
Manufacturer datasheet: Sony IMX577 product page
Compatible Commonlands Lenses for the IMX577 with Calculated Field of View
Each field of view below is calculated for the IMX577 active area (6.29 × 4.71 mm) from Commonlands’ per-lens field-of-view data, which reflects each lens’s real distortion rather than a focal-length-only estimate. Alongside the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view, each row lists the lens aperture (F#), distortion, ingress protection, total track length (TTL), and rated resolution, so you can shortlist on optics and mechanics in one pass. Coverage shows whether the lens image circle covers the 7.86 mm sensor diagonal. Only lenses that cover the full diagonal are listed. Run exact working-distance and object-size numbers through the field of view calculator.
Engineering picks for the IMX577
- Best ~30° HFoV: Telephoto 12mm M12 Lens (CIL122) (12 mm, f/2). Why: the closest covering option to 30° horizontal, chosen for tight inspection framing and long read ranges. Field of view on the IMX577: 30° H × 22° V (37° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~60° HFoV: Low Distortion 5.2mm M12 Lens (CIL052) (5.2 mm, f/3.4). Why: the closest covering option to 60° horizontal, chosen for general-purpose machine-vision framing. Field of view on the IMX577: 63° H × 49° V (75° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~120° HFoV: Wide-Angle 3.2mm M12 Lens (CIL391) (3.2 mm, f/2.7). Why: the closest covering option to 120° horizontal, chosen for wide navigation and room-scale coverage. Field of view on the IMX577: 119° H × 87° V (154° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Lowest distortion: Low Distortion 4.4mm M12 Lens (CIL043) (4.4 mm, f/3.2). Why: measured -0.5% TV distortion, the flattest image among covering lenses. Field of view on the IMX577: 71° H × 57° V (84° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best low light: 8mm C-Mount Lens (CIL521) (8 mm, f/1.5). Why: the fastest covering aperture (f/1.5), which collects the most light per pixel. Field of view on the IMX577: 43° H × 33° V (52° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
Browse the M12 Lens collection and the C-Mount Lens collection for the IMX577. Covering lenses below run from 1.5 mm to 100 mm focal length and produce 4° to 190° horizontal field of view on its active area.
Covers in the table means the lens image circle is at least as large as the 7.86 mm sensor diagonal, so the corners are not cropped. Need a focal length or coverage that is not listed here? Ask our engineers to confirm a match.
How to choose a lens for the IMX577
Start from the field of view your application needs, then read across to the focal length that produces it on the IMX577. Confirm the lens image circle covers the 7.86 mm diagonal so the corners are not cropped, and check the lens resolution is rated for 12.3 MP or higher so it resolves the 1.55 µm pixels. For exact working-distance and object-size numbers, run the figures through the Commonlands field of view calculator.
Sourcing a camera module around the IMX577? Commonlands manufactures the M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses above and ships from San Diego, with same-day shipping on in-stock lenses ordered by 12 PM PST. We also design and build custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the IMX577 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year, and assemble consigned IMX577 boards with Commonlands lenses in our San Diego ISO 6 cleanroom from 100 to 100,000 units per year. Talk to an applications engineer.
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IMX577 lens and camera module FAQ
What lens fits the IMX577 sensor?
Commonlands M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses whose image circle covers the IMX577’s 7.86 mm diagonal fit the sensor. The table above lists each compatible lens with its calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view on the IMX577 active area (6.29 × 4.71 mm).
What is the IMX577 sensor size?
The IMX577 is a 1/2.3" format sensor with a 6.29 × 4.71 mm active area and a 7.86 mm diagonal, built on 1.55 µm pixels at 4056x3040 resolution.
Does Commonlands build a custom MIPI camera module for the IMX577?
Yes. Commonlands designs and builds custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the IMX577 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year with active lens-to-sensor alignment and 100% MTF testing. Consigned assembly of your IMX577 boards with Commonlands lenses runs from 100 to 100,000 units per year in our San Diego ISO 6 cleanroom. Talk to an applications engineer to scope a module.
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