Sony today unveiled a new global shutter sensor with 105 MP and 100 fps. The sensor diagonal measures 39.7 mm, which is slightly smaller than the full-frame diagonal of 43.3 mm, but still larger than APS-C (26.8 mm). This sensor was developed for industrial use, but we can assume that some of these technologies will also be used in future Alpha camera sensors. Here are the key specifications:
- Model: Sony IMX927
- Type: 2.5-type (39.7 mm diagonal) stacked CMOS
- Effective Resolution: ~105 Megapixels
- Pixel Size: 2.74 μm (back-illuminated structure)
- Shutter: Global shutter (Pregius S™ technology)
- Frame Rate: Up to 100 fps (10-bit output)
- Noise: Minimal, distortion-free imaging
- Package: New ceramic package with connector
- Sample Shipment: Mid-November 2025
Now I dream of a Sony A1III with 50MP global shutter sensor tech :)
Press text:
Atsugi, Japan — Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) today announced the upcoming release of the IMX927 stacked CMOS sensor with back-illuminated pixel structure and global shutter. It is the industry-leading*1 sensor that achieves both high-resolution of approximately 105-effective-megapixels*2 and high-speed output at a maximum frame rate of 100 fps*3.
The new sensor product is equipped with Pregius S™ global shutter technology made possible by Sony’s original pixel structure, ensuring high-quality imaging performance with distortion free imaging and minimal noise. By optimizing the sensor drive in pixel reading and A/D converter, it supports high-speed image data output. Introducing this high-resolution and high-frame-rate model into the product lineup will help improving productivity in industrial equipment domain, where recognition targets and inspection methods continue to diversify.
*1 Among CMOS image sensors for industrial use. According to Sony research (as of September 29, 2025).
*2 Based on the image sensor effective pixel specification method.
*3 Frame rate at 10-bit output.
IMX927 CMOS image sensor
| Model name | Sample shipment date (planned) |
|---|---|
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IMX927 2.5-type (39.7 mm diagonal) 105-effective-megapixels |
Mid-November 2025 |
With the automation of factories progressing, the need for machine vision cameras that can capture a variety of objects at high speed and high resolution is growing in industrial equipment domain. With its proprietary back-illuminated pixel structure, Sony’s global shutter CMOS image sensors deliver high sensitivity and saturation capacity. Because they can capture moving subjects at high resolution without distortion, they are increasingly being used in a wide range of applications such as precision component recognition and foreign matter inspection. The new IMX927 features a high resolution of approximately 105 effective megapixels while delivering a high frame rate of up to 100 fps*3, helping shorten measurement and inspection times. It also shows promise in advanced measurement and inspection applications, for instance imaging larger objects in high resolution and three-dimensional inspection using multiple sets of image data.
Along with the IMX927, Sony will also release seven products with different image sizes and frame rates. It has also developed a new ceramic package with connector that is compatible with a series of all these products, which allows cameras to be designed with sensors removable from camera modules. This can contribute to streamlining camera assembly and sensor replacement. By expanding its global shutter product lineup, Sony is contributing to the advancement of industrial equipment, where recognition and inspection tasks continue to become ever more precise and diversified.
Main Features
■Global shutter technology with Sony’s proprietary pixel structure for high-resolution and high-sensitivity imaging
The new sensor is equipped with Pregius S global shutter technology. The very small 2.74 μm hat use Sony’s proprietary back-illuminated pixels and stacked structure enable the approximately 105-effective-megapixels resolution in a compact size with a high level of sensitivity and saturation capacity. In addition to inspections of precision components such as semiconductors and flat-panel displays, which require a high degree of accuracy, this feature also enables the capture of larger objects with distortion free, high-resolution, low-noise images. Thereby machine vision cameras can achieve higher precision measurement and inspection processes in a wide range of applications.
■Circuit structure enabling a highly efficient sensor drive that saves power and makes high-speed imaging possible
The new sensor employs a circuit structure that optimizes pixel reading and sensor drive in the A/D converter, which saves power and enables faster data processing. This design makes a high-speed frame rate of up to 100 fps*3 possible, reducing the time to output image data for more efficiency in measurement and inspection tasks. It also shows promise for application in advanced inspections such as three-dimensional inspections, which use multiple image data sets.
■New ceramic package with connector to streamline camera assembly and contribute to stable operation
Sony has also developed a new ceramic package with connector, which is compatible with a series of eight products including the IMX927, making it possible to combine or detach sensors from camera modules flexibly to design cameras. Using this package makes camera assembly easier and streamlines the process of replacing sensors to suit camera specifications. It also has a superior heat dissipation structure, which suppresses the impact of heat on camera performance, contributing to stable, long-term operation.
Source: Sony