Sony IMX294 · 8.8MP 4/3" rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor
IMX294 Sensor Specifications & Compatible M12 and C-Mount Lenses
The IMX294 is a Sony 4/3-inch rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor in the STARVIS family tuned for low-light imaging. It resolves 4096x2160 (8.8 MP) on large 4.63 um pixels across a 21.44 mm diagonal at up to 120 fps over Sub-LVDS in color. No standard lens fully covers its 21.44 mm image circle. One fisheye M12 Lens projects a circular image inside it, and the table below shows the field of view it delivers.
IMX294 specifications
| Part number | IMX294 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Family | STARVIS |
| Resolution | 4096x2160 (8.8 MP) |
| Optical format | 4/3" |
| Active area | 18.96 × 10.0 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 21.44 mm |
| Pixel size | 4.63 µm |
| Shutter | Rolling |
| Max frame rate | 120 fps |
| Interface | Sub-LVDS |
| Color / mono | Color |
Manufacturer datasheet: Sony IMX294 product page
Compatible Commonlands Lenses for the IMX294 with Calculated Field of View
Each field of view below is calculated for the IMX294 active area (18.96 × 10.0 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 21.44 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.
One lens in the M12 Lens collection works with the IMX294: the Fisheye 1.3mm M12 Lens (CIL293), projecting a circular image with 184° horizontal field of view.
| 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 |
Covers in the table means the lens image circle is at least as large as the 21.44 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 IMX294
Start from the field of view your application needs, then read across to the focal length that produces it on the IMX294. Confirm the lens image circle covers the 21.44 mm diagonal so the corners are not cropped, and check the lens resolution is rated for 8.8 MP or higher so it resolves the 4.63 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 IMX294? 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 IMX294 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year, and assemble consigned IMX294 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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IMX294 lens and camera module FAQ
What lens fits the IMX294 sensor?
Commonlands M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses whose image circle covers the IMX294’s 21.44 mm diagonal fit the sensor. The table above lists each compatible lens with its calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view on the IMX294 active area (18.96 × 10.0 mm).
What is the IMX294 sensor size?
The IMX294 is a 4/3" format sensor with a 18.96 × 10.0 mm active area and a 21.44 mm diagonal, built on 4.63 µm pixels at 4096x2160 resolution.
Does Commonlands build a custom MIPI camera module for the IMX294?
Yes. Commonlands designs and builds custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the IMX294 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 IMX294 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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