Sony LYTIA L910 50MP 1/1.28-type stacked CMOS sensor with 100 dB single-exposure HDR and LOFIC structure announced for mobile phones

Sony Semiconductor Solutions recently announced their LYTIA L910 50MP stacked CMOS mobile image sensor. Designed to capture an immense 100 dB high dynamic range using only a single exposure it is the first to use a Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC) structure. No Malaysia release dates or price details yet but it should be heading out to brands in Q3 of 2026. 

Overcoming the limitations of multi exposure imaging

The biggest issue with current mobile HDR photography is that it often relies on combining multiple photos taken at different exposures, which inevitably creates ghosting or motion blur when things are moving in the frame. Sony is tackling this by introducing the first product in its LYTIA lineup to use a Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC) structure. 

This hardware feature physically stores excess light data that would normally cause bright spots to blow out. Combined with their Triple Conversion Gain HDR tech, the sensor reads a single frame at three separate levels simultaneously to protect details in both deep shadows and bright skies. 

On top of that, its new Ultra High Conversion Gain circuits manage to cut down dark random noise by roughly 30 percent compared to older sensors like the LYTIA 828, making night views look much cleaner. This efficient architecture also addresses power consumption, allowing users to record 4K video at 60 fps in full HDR without quickly cooking the phone's battery.

Notable tech specs and features for the Sony LYTIA L910:

  • Sony LYTIA L910 image sensor (1/1.28-type stacked CMOS sensor, 12.49 mm diagonal)
  • Approx. 50 megapixels resolution (Quad Bayer Coding color filter)
  • 1.22 μm (H) × 1.22 μm (V) unit cell size (expanded saturation capacity via LOFIC structure)
  • 100 dB high dynamic range capability (Triple Conversion Gain-HDR technology)
  • Ultra High Conversion Gain circuits (approx. 30% random noise reduction)
  • 50 Megapixels 4:3 frame rate (30 fps at full-pixel AF)
  • 12.5 Megapixels 4:3 frame rate (120 fps / 60 fps DCG-HDR / 60 fps TCG-HDR w/LOFIC)
  • 4K2K 16:9 video frame rate (60 fps 2x2 Bin DCG-HDR / 60 fps 2x2 Bin TCG-HDR w/LOFIC)
  • 2.8 v / 1.8 v analog power supply (0.81 v digital power supply, 1.8 v or 1.2 v interface)
  • MIPI C-PHY 2/3 trio output interface (Max. 6.0 Gsps/trio)
  • MIPI D-PHY 2/4 lane output interface (Max. 2.5 Gbps/lane)

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