SENSOR COMPARISON
OmniVision OV8856 vs Sony IMX520
Sony IMX520 has 1.2× the light-gathering area of OmniVision OV8856. Sony IMX520 uses larger 1.22 µm pixels versus 1.12 µm.
- OmniVision OV8856 3.7 × 2.7 mm · 10 mm²
- Sony IMX520 4.0 × 3.0 mm · 12 mm²
Drawn to scale from pixel pitch × resolution (or optical format when pitch is unknown). Dashed outline: 1-inch type (13.2 × 8.8 mm).
| Spec | OmniVision OV8856 | Sony IMX520 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor maker | OmniVision | Sony |
| Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical format | 1/4" | 1/3.6" |
| Sensor area | 10 mm² | 12 mm² |
| Dimensions | 3.7 × 2.7 mm | 4.0 × 3.0 mm |
| Pixel pitch | 1.12 µm | 1.22 µm |
| Pixel binning | — | --- |
| HDR | iHDR | — |
| Mapped phones | 3 | 2 |
| First phone year | 2016 | 2019 |
PHONES
Where each sensor is used
OmniVision OV8856
- China Mobile A3S Unknown
- Panasonic P9 Rear Main
- BQ Aquaris U Lite Rear Main
Sony IMX520
- Google Pixel 4 Front Main
- HUAWEI P30 Pro Rear Telephoto