Sony image sensor · Pregius
IMX253 sensor specifications and
compatible M12 lenses & 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 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Family | Pregius |
| 해상도 | 4096x3000 (12.3 MP) |
| Optical format | 1.1" |
| Active area | 14.13 × 10.35 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 17.52 mm |
| Pixel size | 3.45 µm |
| 셔터 | 전 세계 |
| Max frame rate | 46.4 fps |
| 인터페이스 | Sub-LVDS |
| Color / mono | Color / Mono |
| NIR response | Enhanced near-infrared |
Manufacturer datasheet: Sony IMX253 product page
Compatible Commonlands lenses for the IMX253. Field of View calculated with Distortion.
Each field of view below is calculated for the IMX253 active area (14.13 × 10.35 mm) using our MCP server and Field of view calculator. The rectilinear formula FoV = 2 × arctan(dimension ÷ (2 × focal length)) is incorrect for many lenses as it doesn't include distortion. Coverage shows whether the lens image circle covers the 17.52 mm sensor diagonal. Fisheye and f-theta lenses do not follow the rectilinear formula, so their entries link to the product page for the mapped field of view.
| Commonlands Lens | Focal Length | Mount | F# | Horizontal FoV | Vertical FoV | Diagonal FoV | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5mm C-Mount Lens (CIL508) | 8.5 mm | C-mount | f/2.4 | 79.5° | 62.7° | 91.7° | Covers |
| 12mm C-Mount Lens (CIL552) | 12 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 61° | 46.7° | 72.3° | Covers |
| 16mm C-Mount Lens (CIL553) | 16 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 47.6° | 35.8° | 57.4° | Covers |
| 25mm C-Mount Lens (CIL554) | 25 mm | C-mount | f/2.6 | 31.6° | 23.4° | 38.6° | Covers |
| 35mm C-Mount Lens (CIL555) | 35 mm | C-mount | f/2.6 | 22.8° | 16.8° | 28.1° | Covers |
| 50mm C-Mount Lens (CIL556) | 50 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 16.1° | 11.8° | 19.9° | Covers |
| 75mm C-Mount Lens (CIL557) | 75 mm | C-mount | f/3 | 10.8° | 7.9° | 13.3° | Covers |
Coverage key: covers = lens image circle ≥ sensor diagonal; crops = image circle smaller than the diagonal (expect vignetting at the corners); verify = image circle not published for this lens — ask our engineers to confirm coverage.
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 MIPI camera module around the IMX253? Commonlands can provide customized MIPI modules with our lenses; MoQs apply. Commonlands provides M12 lenses and C-mount optics and ships from San Diego, with same-day shipping for in-stock lenses ordered by 12 PM PST. We also assemble and align lens-to-sensor modules. Talk to an applications engineer.
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