Sony IMX290 · 2.1MP 1/2.8" rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor
IMX290 Sensor Specifications & Compatible M12 and C-Mount Lenses
IMX290 is a Sony 1/2.8-inch rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor from the STARVIS family, engineered for low-light and NIR imaging and widely used in security and astronomy cameras. It outputs 1920x1080 (2.1 MP) at 120 fps over MIPI CSI-2, LVDS, or parallel interfaces, with 2.9 um pixels on a 6.39 mm diagonal. Commonlands matches M12 Lenses to its 6.39mm image circle and reports the calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view for each option.
IMX290 specifications
| Part number | IMX290 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Family | STARVIS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (2.1 MP) |
| Optical format | 1/2.8" |
| Active area | 5.57 × 3.13 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 6.39 mm |
| Pixel size | 2.9 µm |
| Shutter | Rolling |
| Max frame rate | 120 fps |
| Interface | MIPI CSI-2 / LVDS / Parallel |
| Color / mono | Color |
| NIR response | Enhanced near-infrared |
Manufacturer datasheet: Sony IMX290 product page
Compatible Commonlands Lenses for the IMX290 with Calculated Field of View
Each field of view below is calculated for the IMX290 active area (5.57 × 3.13 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 6.39 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 IMX290
- Best ~30° HFoV: Telephoto 10.4mm M12 Lens (CIL104) (10.4 mm, f/3.8). Why: the closest covering option to 30° horizontal, chosen for tight inspection framing and long read ranges. Field of view on the IMX290: 30° H × 17° V (34° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~60° HFoV: Wide-Angle 5.5mm M12 Lens (CIL355) (5.5 mm, f/1.8). Why: the closest covering option to 60° horizontal, chosen for general-purpose machine-vision framing. Field of view on the IMX290: 61° H × 33° V (71° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best ~120° HFoV: Low Distortion 1.8mm M12 Lens (CIL018) (1.8 mm, f/2.8). Why: the closest covering option to 120° horizontal, chosen for wide navigation and room-scale coverage. Field of view on the IMX290: 119° H × 84° V (127° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Lowest distortion: Low Distortion 4.4mm M12 Lens (CIL043) (4.4 mm, f/3.2). Why: measured -0.5% TV distortion, the flattest image among covering lenses. Field of view on the IMX290: 65° H × 39° V (72° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
- Best low light: 8mm C-Mount Lens (CIL521) (8 mm, f/1.5). Why: the fastest covering aperture (f/1.5), which collects the most light per pixel. Field of view on the IMX290: 38° H × 22° V (44° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (verified 2026-07-02).
Every covering option below comes from the M12 Lens collection or the C-Mount Lens collection, from 0.9 mm to 100 mm focal length, spanning 3° to 198° horizontal field of view on the IMX290.
Covers in the table means the lens image circle is at least as large as the 6.39 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 IMX290
Start from the field of view your application needs, then read across to the focal length that produces it on the IMX290. Confirm the lens image circle covers the 6.39 mm diagonal so the corners are not cropped, and check the lens resolution is rated for 2.1 MP or higher so it resolves the 2.9 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 IMX290? 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 IMX290 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year, and assemble consigned IMX290 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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IMX290 lens and camera module FAQ
What lens fits the IMX290 sensor?
Commonlands M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses whose image circle covers the IMX290’s 6.39 mm diagonal fit the sensor. The table above lists each compatible lens with its calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view on the IMX290 active area (5.57 × 3.13 mm).
What is the IMX290 sensor size?
The IMX290 is a 1/2.8" format sensor with a 5.57 × 3.13 mm active area and a 6.39 mm diagonal, built on 2.9 µm pixels at 1920x1080 resolution.
Does Commonlands build a custom MIPI camera module for the IMX290?
Yes. Commonlands designs and builds custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the IMX290 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 IMX290 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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