Sony Introduces IMX828, Industry’s First Automotive CMOS Image Sensor With Built-In MIPI A-PHY Interface
The new 8-megapixel sensor delivers industry-leading HDR performance, reduced power consumption, and enhanced reliability—eliminating the need for external serializers and enabling next-generation automotive camera designs.
Delivering high HDR performance and low power consumption for next-generation automotive cameras
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) announced the upcoming release of the IMX828, the industry's first*1 CMOS image sensor for automotive applications with a built-in MIPI A-PHY interface. There are multiple high-speed transmission interface standards for automotive applications. This product is the first in the industry*1 to include the interface in the image sensor.
The IMX828 features 8-effective-megapixel*2 resolution and the industry's highest*1 level of high dynamic range (HDR) attributes. Externally mounted serializer chips, which were required on previous models to accommodate high-speed transmission interface standards, are no longer necessary, allowing for a compact camera system that uses less power, and contributes to a streamlined thermal design. Additionally, improved HDR attributes deliver exponential improvements to high-luminance object recognition, such as red LEDs. A low-power-consumption parking surveillance function is also built-in to detect moving subjects and reduce the risk of theft and vandalism.
Going forward, Sony is also considering the development of new products with built-in high-speed transmission standards other than MIPI A-PHY. Based on a flexible, open-standard interface strategy, Sony will continue to contribute to the technological innovation required for next-generation automotive cameras.
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*1 Among CMOS image sensors for automotive cameras. According to Sony research (as of announcement on October 28, 2025).
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*2 Based on the image sensor effective pixel specification method.
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Model name
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Sample shipment date (planned)
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IMX828 1/1.7-type (9.28 mm diagonal)
8-effective-megapixel CMOS image sensor
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November 2025
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To support the high-bandwidth, low-latency, and highly reliable communications between the camera and ECU that automotive camera systems require, multiple high-speed transmission interface standards exist. The IMX828 is the industry's first*1 example of a product equipped with a MIPI A-PHY interface directly built into the image sensor. The new sensor is also equipped with Sony's proprietary error handling circuit, which makes it highly resistant to errors triggered by external noise when transmitting data.
With these features, the new product offers the following advantages to OEM and Tier 1 partner businesses:
- Reduced cost thanks to eliminating the need for an externally mounted serializer
- Compact board size and suppressed heat generation
- Reduced camera module power consumption
- Improved resistance to errors due to external noise
Main Features
- Industry's first * 1 built-in MIPI A-PHY interface (optional)
- Built-in, low-power-consumption parking surveillance function (optional)
- Improved recognition performance thanks to industry's highest*1 level HDR
- In collaboration with Mobileye, Sony introduced a new dual-HDR mode that enhances low-light performance and reduces motion blur for improved computer vision
- Meets demand for high-quality in-cabin applications
- Provides cybersecurity required for vehicle applications (optional)
