Sony IMX253 · 12.3MP 1.1" global-shutter CMOS image sensor
IMX253 Sensor Specifications & Compatible M12 and C-Mount Lenses
IMX253 is a Sony 1.1-inch global-shutter CMOS image sensor from the Pregius family, built for high-resolution global-shutter machine vision. It resolves 4096x3000 (12.3 MP) at 46.4 fps with 3.45um pixels across a large 17.52mm diagonal over Sub-LVDS in color or mono, with NIR sensitivity. Because the image circle is large, Commonlands matches M12 Lenses (and C-Mount Lenses) that cover it and calculates the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view.
IMX253 specifications
| Part number | IMX253 |
|---|---|
| 제조사 | 소니 |
| Family | Pregius |
| 결의안 | 4096x3000 (12.3 MP) |
| 광학 형식 | 1.1" |
| Active area | 14.13 × 10.35 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 17.52 mm |
| 픽셀 크기 | 3.45 µm |
| 셔터 | 글로벌 |
| 최대 프레임 속도 | 46.4 fps |
| 인터페이스 | 서브-LVDS |
| Color / mono | Color / Mono |
| 근적외선(NIR) 반응 | Enhanced near-infrared |
Manufacturer datasheet: Sony IMX253 product page
Compatible Commonlands Lenses for the IMX253 with Calculated Field of View
Each field of view below is calculated for the IMX253 active area (14.13 × 10.35 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 the lens aperture (F#), distortion, ingress protection, total track length (TTL), and rated resolution, so you can shortlist on optics and mechanics in one pass. Coverage shows whether the lens image circle covers the 17.52 mm sensor diagonal. Only lenses that cover the full diagonal are listed. Run exact working-distance and object-size numbers through the field of view calculator.
Engineering picks for the IMX253
- Best ~30° HFoV: 25mm C-Mount Lens (CIL554) (25 mm, f/2.6). Why: the closest covering option to 30° horizontal, chosen for tight inspection framing and long read ranges. Field of view on the IMX253: 31.6° H × 23.4° V (38.6° diagonal); image circle covers the full sensor; rectilinear estimate, computed 2026-07-02.
- Best ~60° HFoV: 12mm C-Mount Lens (CIL552) (12 mm, f/2.8). Why: the closest covering option to 60° horizontal, chosen for general-purpose machine-vision framing. Field of view on the IMX253: 61° H × 46.7° V (72.3° diagonal); image circle covers the full sensor; rectilinear estimate, computed 2026-07-02.
- Best low light: 8.5mm C-Mount Lens (CIL508) (8.5 mm, f/2.4). Why: the fastest covering aperture (f/2.4), which collects the most light per pixel. Field of view on the IMX253: 79.5° H × 62.7° V (91.7° diagonal); image circle covers the full sensor; rectilinear estimate, computed 2026-07-02.
Commonlands offers 7 lens options for the IMX253: C-Mount Lenses from 8.5 mm to 75 mm focal length, spanning 10.8° to 79.5° horizontal field of view on the IMX253 active area.
| Commonlands Lens | Focal Length | 마운트 | F# | Horizontal FoV | Vertical FoV | Diagonal FoV | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5mm C-Mount Lens (CIL508) | 8.5 mm | C-마운트 | f/2.4 | 79.5° | 62.7° | 91.7° | Covers |
| 12mm C-Mount Lens (CIL552) | 12 mm | C-마운트 | f/2.8 | 61° | 46.7° | 72.3° | Covers |
| 16mm C-Mount Lens (CIL553) | 16 mm | C-마운트 | f/2.8 | 47.6° | 35.8° | 57.4° | Covers |
| 25mm C-Mount Lens (CIL554) | 25 mm | C-마운트 | f/2.6 | 31.6° | 23.4° | 38.6° | Covers |
| 35mm C-Mount Lens (CIL555) | 35 mm | C-마운트 | f/2.6 | 22.8° | 16.8° | 28.1° | Covers |
| 50mm C-Mount Lens (CIL556) | 50 mm | C-마운트 | f/2.8 | 16.1° | 11.8° | 19.9° | Covers |
| 75mm C-Mount Lens (CIL557) | 75 mm | C-마운트 | f/3 | 10.8° | 7.9° | 13.3° | Covers |
covers means the lens image circle is at least as large as the 17.52 mm sensor diagonal, so the corners are not cropped. 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 IMX253
Start from the field of view your application needs, then read across to the focal length that produces it on the IMX253. Confirm the lens image circle covers the 17.52 mm diagonal so the corners are not cropped, and check the lens resolution is rated for 12.3 MP or higher so it resolves the 3.45 µm pixels. For exact working-distance and object-size numbers, run the figures through the Commonlands field of view calculator.
Sourcing a camera module around the IMX253? Commonlands manufactures the M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses above and ships from San Diego, with same-day shipping on in-stock lenses ordered by 12 PM PST. We also design and build custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the IMX253 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year, and assemble consigned IMX253 boards with Commonlands lenses in our San Diego ISO 6 cleanroom from 100 to 100,000 units per year. Talk to an applications engineer.
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IMX253 lens and camera module FAQ
What lens fits the IMX253 sensor?
Commonlands M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses whose image circle covers the IMX253’s 17.52 mm diagonal fit the sensor. The table above lists each compatible lens with its calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view on the IMX253 active area (14.13 × 10.35 mm).
What is the IMX253 sensor size?
The IMX253 is a 1.1" format sensor with a 14.13 × 10.35 mm active area and a 17.52 mm diagonal, built on 3.45 µm pixels at 4096x3000 resolution.
Does Commonlands build a custom MIPI camera module for the IMX253?
Yes. Commonlands designs and builds custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the IMX253 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year with active lens-to-sensor alignment and 100% MTF testing. Consigned assembly of your IMX253 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 scope a module.
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