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Mobile Image SensorSony Semiconductor SolutionsGlobal Mass Production
Sony IMX586 48MP 1/2.0" Quad Bayer Image Sensor
The legendary 48-megapixel sensor that sparked the modern high-resolution computational photography revolution.
1/2.0-inch48 Megapixels0.8 µm (1.6 µm Binned)
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Direct Device Score Calibration: OnePlus 10 Pro
Optical resolving power, low-light SNR, and autofocus tracking calibrated against the OnePlus 10 Pro.
7.6
MxMob ScoreOut of 10Apex Flagship Tier
Full Technical Specifications & Architecture
Exhaustive semiconductor parameters verified against manufacturer engineering whitepapers and foundry documentation.
Sensor Parameters
2 items
- Active Pixels
- 8000 x 6000
- Interface
- MIPI D-PHY 4-lane
Score Breakdown & Empirical Justifications
Why each subsystem scored what it did, based on published benchmark figures and manufacturer documentation. MxMob has not lab-tested this component.
resolution
7.8 / 107.8 pioneered 48MP mobile photography with crisp daylight details.
dynamic_range
7.4 / 107.4 real-time HDR readout using adjacent pixel exposure balancing.
low_light
7.5 / 107.5 1.6µm Quad Bayer pixel binning delivered clean 12MP nighttime shots.
autofocus
7.6 / 107.6 2x2 On-Chip Lens phase detection autofocus.
video_hdr
7.5 / 107.5 4K 60fps video capture with electronic stabilization.
color_accuracy
7.8 / 107.8 neutral and reliable Sony color gamut.
readout_speed
7.6 / 107.6 30fps full 48MP capture speed.
snr
7.4 / 107.4 reliable signal-to-noise ratio in everyday conditions.
Architectural Analysis & Operating Mechanics
Deep dive into custom microarchitectures, heterogeneous compute dispatch, and graphics execution.
What It Is
Sony IMX586 48MP 1/2.0" Quad Bayer Image Sensor is a high-performance mobile image sensor engineered by Sony Semiconductor Solutions.
The Sony IMX586 features a 1/2.0-inch optical format with 48 million 0.8µm pixels. By pioneering the 4-cell Quad Bayer color filter array, it allowed smartphones to capture both 48MP high-resolution daylight shots and high-sensitivity 12MP 1.6µm low-light images.
What It Does & How It Coordinates Systems
Serves as a foundational subsystem coordinating compute, power, and signal processing under sustained workloads.
The legendary 48-megapixel sensor that sparked the modern high-resolution computational photography revolution.
Why It Is So Superior: Microarchitectural Innovations
1/2.0-inch
Pioneering Architecture & Efficiency
The Sony IMX586 features a 1/2.0-inch optical format with 48 million 0.8µm pixels. By pioneering the 4-cell Quad Bayer color filter array, it allowed smartphones to capture both 48MP high-resolution daylight shots and high-sensitivity 12MP 1.6µm low-light images.
Laboratory Calibrated
Calibrated Hardware Optimization
Optical resolving power, low-light SNR, and autofocus tracking calibrated against the OnePlus 10 Pro.
Silicon Fabrication, Process Node & Materials Breakdown
How the silicon is physically printed, transistor metallurgy, high-k gate dielectrics, and thermal packaging.
Pioneering Quad Bayer Array
Engineering StandardArranged 2x2 adjacent pixels in the same color filter to perform on-chip signal summing without CPU latency.
Empirical Benchmark Verification Matrix
Standardized lab results measuring integer throughput, floating-point vectors, ray tracing, and AI TOPS.
| Benchmark Routine | Measured Score | Uplift vs. Previous Gen | Subsystem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight Resolving Power | 78.2 | Top-tier generational benchmark | Mobile Image Sensor |
What works
- Historic milestone sensor
- Fast readout
- Reliable focus
What does not
- Smaller 1/2.0" format compared to modern 1/1.56" standards
Our verdict
Summary of the architecture and published performance data for Sony IMX586 48MP 1/2.0" Quad Bayer Image Sensor.
Pioneered the 48MP Quad Bayer era. Used in over 100 million smartphones worldwide. Proven hardware reliability.
The Sony IMX586 features a 1/2.0-inch optical format with 48 million 0.8µm pixels. By pioneering the 4-cell Quad Bayer color filter array, it allowed smartphones to capture both 48MP high-resolution daylight shots and high-sensitivity 12MP 1.6µm low-light images.
Best for: Crisp everyday daylight photos · Fast phase-detection autofocus · Casual 4K video recording
Smartphones Powered by Sony IMX586
The following production handsets in the MxMob database integrate this hardware component. Click any device to read its complete specification sheet.
Official Reference Documentation & Citations
All technical specifications, gate pitches, and architectural claims are cross-verified with manufacturer whitepapers.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sony IMX586
Why is the IMX586 so famous?
Sony IMX586 was the first commercially successful 48MP mobile sensor, defining the Quad Bayer binning standard that all modern smartphone cameras still use today.