Sony IMX385 · 2.1MP 1/2" rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor
IMX385 Sensor Specifications & Compatible M12 and C-Mount Lenses
IMX385 is a Sony 1/2-inch rolling-shutter CMOS image sensor from the STARVIS low-light and NIR family. It reads out 1936x1096 (2.1MP) on 3.75um pixels at up to 60 fps over MIPI CSI-2, LVDS, or parallel, with strong near-infrared response for security and night imaging. Commonlands matches M12 Lenses to its 8.34mm image circle and reports the calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view for each pairing.
IMX385 specifications
| Part number | IMX385 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Family | STARVIS |
| Resolution | 1936x1096 (2.1 MP) |
| Optical format | 1/2" |
| Active area | 7.26 × 4.11 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 8.34 mm |
| Pixel size | 3.75 µm |
| Shutter | Rolling |
| Max frame rate | 60 fps |
| Interface | MIPI CSI-2 / LVDS / Parallel |
| Color / mono | Color |
| NIR response | Enhanced near-infrared |
Manufacturer datasheet: Sony IMX385 product page
Compatible Commonlands Lenses for the IMX385 with Calculated Field of View
Each field of view below is calculated for the IMX385 active area (7.26 × 4.11 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 8.34 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 IMX385
- Best ~30° HFoV: Telephoto 14.2mm M12 Lens (CIL142) (14.2 mm, f/2.6). Why: the closest covering option to 30° horizontal, chosen for tight inspection framing and long read ranges. Field of view on the IMX385: 28.7° H × 16.5° V (32.7° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (rectilinear estimate, computed 2026-07-02).
- Best ~60° HFoV: Low Distortion 6.2mm M12 Lens (CIL062) (6.2 mm, f/2.8). Why: the closest covering option to 60° horizontal, chosen for general-purpose machine-vision framing. Field of view on the IMX385: 60.7° H × 36.7° V (67.8° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (rectilinear estimate, computed 2026-07-02).
- Best ~120° HFoV: Low Distortion 2.6mm M12 Lens (CIL028) (2.6 mm, f/2.6). Why: the closest covering option to 120° horizontal, chosen for wide navigation and room-scale coverage. Field of view on the IMX385: 108.8° H × 76.6° V (116.1° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (rectilinear estimate, computed 2026-07-02).
- Lowest distortion: Low Distortion 4.2mm M12 Lens (CIL042) (4.2 mm, f/1.9). Why: measured -1% TV distortion, the flattest image among covering lenses. Field of view on the IMX385: 81.7° H × 52.1° V (89.6° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (rectilinear estimate, computed 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 IMX385: 48.8° H × 28.8° V (55.1° diagonal). The image circle covers the full sensor (rectilinear estimate, computed 2026-07-02).
Find a lens for the IMX385 in the M12 Lens collection or the C-Mount Lens collection. The covering options below run from 2.6 mm to 100 mm focal length and span 4.2° to 108.8° horizontal field of view on the IMX385 active area.
| Commonlands Lens | Focal Length | Mount | F# | Horizontal FoV | Vertical FoV | Diagonal FoV | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Distortion 2.6mm M12 Lens (CIL028) | 2.6 mm | M12 | f/2.6 | 108.8° | 76.6° | 116.1° | Covers |
| Low Distortion 3mm M12 Lens (CIL030) | 3 mm | M12 | f/2.1 | 100.9° | 68.8° | 108.5° | Covers |
| 4mm C-Mount Lens (CIL529) | 4 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 84.4° | 54.4° | 92.4° | Covers |
| Low Distortion 4.2mm M12 Lens (CIL042) | 4.2 mm | M12 | f/1.9 | 81.7° | 52.1° | 89.6° | Covers |
| 4.9mm C-Mount Lens (CIL505) | 4.9 mm | C-mount | f/2.2 | 73.1° | 45.5° | 80.8° | Covers |
| Low Distortion 5.2mm M12 Lens (CIL052) | 5.2 mm | M12 | f/3.4 | 69.8° | 43.1° | 77.5° | Covers |
| Low Distortion 5.9mm M12 Lens (CIL059) | 5.9 mm | M12 | f/1.7 | 63.2° | 38.4° | 70.5° | Covers |
| Low Distortion 6.2mm M12 Lens (CIL062) | 6.2 mm | M12 | f/2.8 | 60.7° | 36.7° | 67.8° | Covers |
| 7.8mm M12 Lens (CIL078) | 7.8 mm | M12 | f/2 | 49.9° | 29.5° | 56.3° | Covers |
| 8mm C-Mount Lens (CIL521) | 8 mm | C-mount | f/1.5 | 48.8° | 28.8° | 55.1° | Covers |
| 8.1mm M12 Lens (CIL083) | 8.1 mm | M12 | f/2.8 | 48.3° | 28.5° | 54.5° | Covers |
| 8.2mm M12 Lens (CIL085) | 8.2 mm | M12 | f/3 | 47.8° | 28.1° | 53.9° | Covers |
| 8.5mm C-Mount Lens (CIL508) | 8.5 mm | C-mount | f/2.4 | 46.3° | 27.2° | 52.3° | Covers |
| 9.1mm M12 Lens (CIL092) | 9.1 mm | M12 | f/2.6 | 43.5° | 25.5° | 49.2° | Covers |
| Telephoto 12mm M12 Lens (CIL122) | 12 mm | M12 | f/2 | 33.7° | 19.4° | 38.3° | Covers |
| 12mm C-Mount Lens (CIL552) | 12 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 33.7° | 19.4° | 38.3° | Covers |
| Telephoto 14.2mm M12 Lens (CIL142) | 14.2 mm | M12 | f/2.6 | 28.7° | 16.5° | 32.7° | Covers |
| Telephoto 16mm M12 Lens (CIL160) | 16 mm | M12 | f/1.9 | 25.6° | 14.6° | 29.2° | Covers |
| 16mm C-Mount Lens (CIL553) | 16 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 25.6° | 14.6° | 29.2° | Covers |
| Telephoto 21.6mm M12 Lens (CIL121) | 21.6 mm | M12 | f/2.8 | 19.1° | 10.9° | 21.9° | Covers |
| Telephoto 25mm M12 Lens (CIL250) | 25 mm | M12 | f/2 | 16.5° | 9.4° | 18.9° | Covers |
| 25mm C-Mount Lens (CIL554) | 25 mm | C-mount | f/2.6 | 16.5° | 9.4° | 18.9° | Covers |
| Telephoto 35mm M12 Lens (CIL350) | 35 mm | M12 | f/2.4 | 11.8° | 6.7° | 13.6° | Covers |
| 35mm C-Mount Lens (CIL555) | 35 mm | C-mount | f/2.6 | 11.8° | 6.7° | 13.6° | Covers |
| Telephoto 50mm M12 Lens (CIL051) | 50 mm | M12 | f/2.8 | 8.3° | 4.7° | 9.5° | Covers |
| 50mm C-Mount Lens (CIL556) | 50 mm | C-mount | f/2.8 | 8.3° | 4.7° | 9.5° | Covers |
| Telephoto 75mm M12 Lens (CIL076) | 75 mm | M12 | f/3.4 | 5.5° | 3.1° | 6.4° | Covers |
| 75mm C-Mount Lens (CIL557) | 75 mm | C-mount | f/3 | 5.5° | 3.1° | 6.4° | Covers |
| Telephoto 100mm M12 Lens (CIL100) | 100 mm | M12 | f/3.6 | 4.2° | 2.4° | 4.8° | Covers |
Covers in the table means the lens image circle is at least as large as the 8.34 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 IMX385
Start from the field of view your application needs, then read across to the focal length that produces it on the IMX385. Confirm the lens image circle covers the 8.34 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 3.75 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 IMX385? 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 IMX385 sensor, and the carrier board, available from 1,000 units per year, and assemble consigned IMX385 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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IMX385 lens and camera module FAQ
What lens fits the IMX385 sensor?
Commonlands M12 Lenses and C-Mount Lenses whose image circle covers the IMX385’s 8.34 mm diagonal fit the sensor. The table above lists each compatible lens with its calculated horizontal, vertical, and diagonal field of view on the IMX385 active area (7.26 × 4.11 mm).
What is the IMX385 sensor size?
The IMX385 is a 1/2" format sensor with a 7.26 × 4.11 mm active area and a 8.34 mm diagonal, built on 3.75 µm pixels at 1936x1096 resolution.
Does Commonlands build a custom MIPI camera module for the IMX385?
Yes. Commonlands designs and builds custom MIPI CSI-2 camera modules that integrate the lens, the IMX385 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 IMX385 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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