Sony Unveils LYTIA L910 Image Sensor with 100 dB HDR and Low-Power 4K 60fps Video Recording

Bengaluru, India, June 18, 2026: Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation has announced the launch of the LYTIA L910, a new approximately 50-megapixel stacked CMOS image sensor for mobile applications that promises enhanced image quality, wider dynamic range, and improved power efficiency for next-generation smartphone cameras.

The new sensor is among the first products in Sony’s LYTIA lineup to incorporate the company’s LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) technology, enabling a dynamic range of up to 100 dB HDR with a single exposure. The sensor is scheduled to enter mass production shipments in Summer 2026.

Sony LYTIA L910 Brings Human-Eye-Like HDR Imaging to Smartphones

As demand for high-quality video creation, mobile photography, and live streaming continues to rise, smartphone camera sensors are increasingly required to deliver better dynamic range and low-light performance while maintaining power efficiency.

The LYTIA L910 addresses these challenges through a combination of Sony’s new HDR technologies and advanced circuit design. By leveraging the LOFIC structure and Triple Conversion Gain HDR (TCG-HDR) technology, the sensor can capture bright highlights and dark shadows simultaneously without sacrificing image quality.

Unlike conventional multi-exposure HDR systems, the L910 achieves its 100 dB dynamic range using a single exposure, helping reduce motion blur, minimize flicker from artificial lighting, and improve image clarity when capturing moving subjects.

Enhanced Low-Light Photography with Reduced Noise

Sony says the new sensor incorporates Ultra High Conversion Gain (UHCG) circuitry, improving charge-to-voltage conversion efficiency and reducing random image noise by approximately 30 percent compared to the company’s previous-generation sensors.

The result is cleaner low-light photography, improved signal-to-noise ratio, and smoother tonal gradation in challenging high-contrast environments such as night scenes illuminated by bright LED lights.

The sensor is designed to deliver images that more closely resemble what the human eye naturally perceives, capturing greater detail across both shadows and highlights.

Low-Power 4K HDR Video Recording at 60fps

A major highlight of the LYTIA L910 is its ability to record 4K HDR video at 60 frames per second while maintaining low power consumption.

Sony’s proprietary circuit architecture reduces the time required for analog-to-digital signal conversion, lowering sensor power requirements and helping smartphone manufacturers improve battery life during video recording.

The technology also enables real-time HDR preview directly on smartphone displays, allowing users to monitor footage with enhanced dynamic range before capturing content.

Sony LYTIA L910 Specifications

The new image sensor features:

1/1.28-inch optical format (12.49 mm diagonal)
Approximately 50 effective megapixels
1.22μm pixel size
Quad Bayer Coding colour filter
Up to 30fps at full 50MP resolution
Up to 120fps at 12.5MP resolution
4K HDR video recording at 60fps
LOFIC architecture with TCG-HDR support
MIPI C-PHY and D-PHY interfaces

Designed for Future Premium Smartphones

The launch of the LYTIA L910 reinforces Sony’s leadership in smartphone imaging technology as manufacturers continue to focus on computational photography, AI-enhanced imaging, and professional-grade mobile video recording.

With its combination of 100 dB HDR, reduced image noise, low-power operation, and advanced video capabilities, the LYTIA L910 is expected to play a significant role in powering next-generation flagship smartphones launching in late 2026 and beyond.