Sony Announces LYT-901 200MP Sensor for Next-Gen Flagships
Sony has officially unveiled LYT-901-a new 200-megapixel sensor intended for the ultra-premium camera segment of the 2026 smartphone market. This new component integrates high resolution with AI image processing technologies and has native 4x zoom to augment the mobile photography experience.
Technical Specifications and Architecture
The LYT-901 is based on 1/1.12-inch sensor size in a 0.7µm pixel definition. To attain the best image quality in any lighting conditions, the sensor operates standard output modes via pixel binning
- 50 MP(2x2 binning) To obtain a balance between resolution and light sensitivity.
- 12.5 MP(4x4 binning) Maximizing low-light performance and sharp images at very high zoom levels.
AI Integration and Processing Speed
For processing high-resolution images and relieving the burden associated with the heavy computation otherwise laid on the Image Signal Processor (ISP), Sony houses AI algorithms directly in the LYT-901 sensor internal circuitry.
Advanced HDR and Video Capabilities
HF-HDR architecture with Dual Conversion Gain HDR technology is employed. By quickly sampling one additional frame, this system realizes a wide dynamic range of about 17 stops of photography. This avoids clipping in bright highlights while avoiding motion artifacts in dynamic scene shooting.
Sony touts LYT-901 to be the first sensor to feature 4x digital zoom with 4x binning support for 4K video recording at 120 fps.
Expected Availability
The company's LYT-901 will be expected to make its debut in flagship devices slated for 2026 launch. The sensor will apparently be fitted on OPPO Find X9 Ultra and vivo X300 Ultra.
