Sony IMX226 · 12.4MP 1/1.7" rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor
IMX226 Sensor Specifications & Compatible M12 and C-Mount Lenses
The IMX226 is a Sony 1/1.7-inch rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor from the back-illuminated Exmor R line for high-resolution camera modules. It resolves 4072x3046 (12.4 MP) on 1.85 um pixels across a 9.41 mm diagonal at up to 40 fps over MIPI CSI-2, in color or mono. Every M12 Lens in the table below covers the 9.41 mm image circle, each with its calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view.
IMX226 specifications
| Part number | IMX226 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Family | Exmor R |
| Resolution | 4072x3046 (12.4 MP) |
| Optical format | 1/1.7" |
| Active area | 7.53 × 5.64 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 9.41 mm |
| Pixel size | 1.85 µm |
| Shutter | Rolling |
| Max frame rate | 40 fps |
| Interface | MIPI CSI-2 |
| Color / mono | Color / Mono |
Manufacturer datasheet: Sony IMX226 product page
Compatible Commonlands Lenses for the IMX226 with Calculated Field of View
Each field of view below is calculated for the IMX226 active area (7.53 × 5.64 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 9.41 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 IMX226
- Best ~30° HFoV: 16mm C-Mount Lens (CIL553) (16 mm, f/2.8). Why: the closest covering option to 30° horizontal, chosen for tight inspection framing and long read ranges. Field of view on the IMX226: 26° H × 20° V (33° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~60° HFoV: 8mm C-Mount Lens (CIL521) (8 mm, f/1.5). Why: the closest covering option to 60° horizontal, chosen for general-purpose machine-vision framing. Field of view on the IMX226: 50° H × 39° V (61° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~120° HFoV: Wide-Angle 3.9mm M12 Lens (CIL339) (3.9 mm, f/1.6). Why: the closest covering option to 120° horizontal, chosen for wide navigation and room-scale coverage. Field of view on the IMX226: 113° H × 84° V (142° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Compact low-cost pick: Telephoto 35mm M12 Lens (CIL350) (35 mm, f/2.4). Why: the lowest-priced covering M12 barrel ($59). Field of view on the IMX226: 12° H × 9° V (15° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
Browse the M12 Lens collection and the C-Mount Lens collection for the IMX226. Covering lenses below run from 1.3 mm to 100 mm focal length and produce 4° to 217° horizontal field of view on its active area.
| Commonlands Lens | Focal Length | Mount | F# | Horizontal FoV | Vertical FoV | Diagonal FoV | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisheye 1.3mm M12 Lens (CIL293) | 1.3 mm | M12 | f/2.2 | 184° | 184° | 184° | Circular image |
| Fisheye 1.8mm M12 Lens (CIL220) | 1.8 mm | M12 | f/2.3 | 217° | 180° | 217° | Circular image |
| Wide-Angle 3.9mm M12 Lens (CIL339) | 3.9 mm | M12 | f/1.6 | 113° | 84° | 142° | Covers |
| 4mm C-Mount Lens (CIL529) | 4 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 90° | 72° | 104° | Covers |
| Wide-Angle 4.5mm M12 Lens (CIL344A) | 4.5 mm | M12 | f/2.7 | 98° | 72° | 123° | Covers |
| 4.9mm C-Mount Lens (CIL505) | 4.9 mm | C-mount | f/2.2 | 90° | 67° | 114° | Covers |
| 8mm C-Mount Lens (CIL521) | 8 mm | C-mount | f/1.5 | 50° | 39° | 61° | Covers |
| 8.5mm C-Mount Lens (CIL508) | 8.5 mm | C-mount | f/2.4 | 49° | 37° | 59° | Covers |
| 9.1mm M12 Lens (CIL092) | 9.1 mm | M12 | f/2.6 | 46° | 35° | 56° | Covers |
| 12mm C-Mount Lens (CIL552) | 12 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 35° | 26° | 43° | Covers |
| 16mm C-Mount Lens (CIL553) | 16 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 26° | 20° | 33° | Covers |
| 25mm C-Mount Lens (CIL554) | 25 mm | C-mount | f/2.6 | 17° | 13° | 21° | Covers |
| Telephoto 35mm M12 Lens (CIL350) | 35 mm | M12 | f/2.4 | 12° | 9° | 15° | Covers |
| 35mm C-Mount Lens (CIL555) | 35 mm | C-mount | f/2.6 | 12° | 9° | 15° | Covers |
| Telephoto 50mm M12 Lens (CIL051) | 50 mm | M12 | f/2.8 | 9° | 6° | 11° | Covers |
| 50mm C-Mount Lens (CIL556) | 50 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 9° | 6° | 11° | Covers |
| Telephoto 75mm M12 Lens (CIL076) | 75 mm | M12 | f/3.4 | 6° | 4° | 7° | Covers |
| 75mm C-Mount Lens (CIL557) | 75 mm | C-mount | f/3 | 6° | 4° | 7° | Covers |
| Telephoto 100mm M12 Lens (CIL100) | 100 mm | M12 | f/3.6 | 4° | 3° | 5° | Covers |
Covers in the table means the lens image circle is at least as large as the 9.41 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 IMX226
Start from the field of view your application needs, then read across to the focal length that produces it on the IMX226. Confirm the lens image circle covers the 9.41 mm diagonal so the corners are not cropped, and check the lens resolution is rated for 12.4 MP or higher so it resolves the 1.85 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 IMX226? 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 IMX226 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year, and assemble consigned IMX226 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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IMX226 lens and camera module FAQ
What lens fits the IMX226 sensor?
Commonlands M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses whose image circle covers the IMX226’s 9.41 mm diagonal fit the sensor. The table above lists each compatible lens with its calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view on the IMX226 active area (7.53 × 5.64 mm).
What is the IMX226 sensor size?
The IMX226 is a 1/1.7" format sensor with a 7.53 × 5.64 mm active area and a 9.41 mm diagonal, built on 1.85 µm pixels at 4072x3046 resolution.
Does Commonlands build a custom MIPI camera module for the IMX226?
Yes. Commonlands designs and builds custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the IMX226 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 IMX226 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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