Sony IMX779 · 8.3MP 1/2.8" rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor
IMX779 Sensor Specifications & Compatible M12 and C-Mount Lenses
IMX779 is a Sony 1/2.8" rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor from the STARVIS line, optimized for low-light and near-infrared scenes. It outputs 3840x2160 (8.3 MP) on 1.45 um pixels at up to 90 fps over MIPI CSI-2, with a 6.39 mm diagonal. Pick an M12 Lens for the 6.39 mm image circle from the table below, built on measured lens data rather than focal-length-only estimates.
IMX779 specifications
| Part number | IMX779 |
|---|---|
| Hersteller | Sony |
| Family | STARVIS |
| Beschluss | 3840 × 2160 (8,3 MP) |
| Optisches Format | 1/2,8" |
| Active area | 5.57 × 3.13 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 6.39 mm |
| Pixelgröße | 1,45 µm |
| Verschluss | Rollen |
| Maximale Bildrate | 90 fps |
| Schnittstelle | MIPI CSI-2 |
| Color / mono | Color |
| NIR-Reaktion | Enhanced near-infrared |
Manufacturer datasheet: Sony IMX779 product page
Lens selection for the IMX779 with calculated field of view
Each field of view below is calculated for the IMX779 active area (5.57 × 3.13 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 focal length, mount, aperture (F#), and coverage. Follow the product links for distortion, ingress protection, dimensions, and resolution specifications. Coverage compares the lens image circle with the 6.39 mm sensor diagonal. Entries marked Circular image do not cover the full diagonal; part of the sensor lies outside the image circle. Run working-distance and object-size numbers through the field of view calculator.
Engineering picks for the IMX779
- Best ~30° HFoV: Telephoto 10.4mm M12 Lens (CIL104) (10.4 mm, f/3.8). Why: the closest covering option to 30° horizontal, chosen for tight inspection framing and long read ranges. Field of view on the IMX779: 30° H × 17° V (34° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~60° HFoV: Wide-Angle 5.5mm M12 Lens (CIL355) (5.5 mm, f/1.8). Why: the closest covering option to 60° horizontal, chosen for general-purpose machine-vision framing. Field of view on the IMX779: 61° H × 33° V (71° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~120° HFoV: Low Distortion 1.8mm M12 Lens (CIL018) (1.8 mm, f/2.8). Why: the closest covering option to 120° horizontal, chosen for wide navigation and room-scale coverage. Field of view on the IMX779: 119° H × 84° V (127° 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 IMX779: 65° H × 39° V (72° 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 IMX779: 38° H × 22° V (44° 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 IMX779. Covering lenses below run from 0.9 mm to 100 mm focal length and produce 3° to 198° horizontal field of view on its active area.
Covers in the table means the lens image circle is at least as large as the 6.39 mm sensor diagonal. Confirm corner illumination and MTF at your aperture, wavelength, and working distance. A complete circular fisheye image fits inside the sensor only when its diameter is no larger than the sensor's short side. 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 IMX779
Start from the field of view and working distance your application needs. Confirm that the lens image circle covers the active sensor diagonal and that the mount provides the required focus travel and rear clearance. A lens megapixel rating alone does not establish resolution on this sensor. Compare measured MTF at the spatial frequencies your task needs, at the intended aperture, wavelength, distance, and field position, accounting for the 1.45 µm pixel pitch. Estimate framing with the Commonlands field of view calculator.
Sourcing a camera module around the IMX779? Commonlands manufactures M12 lenses and C-mount lenses and ships from San Diego, with same-day shipping on in-stock lenses ordered before 12 PM PST. Our custom MIPI CSI-2 camera module development starts at 1,000 units per year; consigned assembly of compatible 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 confirm sensor availability, interface support, and lens compatibility for the IMX779.
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IMX779 lens and camera module FAQ
What lens fits the IMX779 sensor?
A lens match requires sufficient image-circle coverage, suitable MTF, and mechanical clearance. Use the coverage column and calculated field of view to shortlist lenses, then verify the operating conditions on each product page.
What is the IMX779 sensor size?
The IMX779 is a 1/2.8" format sensor with a 5.57 × 3.13 mm active area and a 6.39 mm diagonal, built on 1.45 µm pixels at 3840x2160 resolution.
Can Commonlands build a camera module around the IMX779?
Commonlands offers custom MIPI CSI-2 camera module development from 1,000 units per year. Our engineers first confirm sensor availability, interface support, and lens compatibility for the IMX779. Technicians focus each module on the lens thread using live sharpness scores from our in-house software. We do not offer active alignment. Consigned assembly of compatible boards with Commonlands lenses runs from 100 to 100,000 units per year in our San Diego ISO 6 cleanroom. Every Commonlands lens is MTF-tested before shipping. Talk to an applications engineer to scope a module.
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