SENSOR COMPARISON
Sony IMX381 vs Sony IMX557
Sony IMX557 has 1.3× the light-gathering area of Sony IMX381. Sony IMX557 uses larger 1.8 µm pixels versus 1.55 µm.
- Sony IMX381 6.3 × 4.7 mm · 30 mm²
- Sony IMX557 7.3 × 5.4 mm · 39 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 | Sony IMX381 | Sony IMX557 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor maker | Sony | Sony |
| Resolution | 12 MP | 12.2 MP |
| Optical format | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor area | 30 mm² | 39 mm² |
| Dimensions | 6.3 × 4.7 mm | 7.3 × 5.4 mm |
| Pixel pitch | 1.55 µm | 1.8 µm |
| Pixel binning | --- | --- |
| Autofocus | PDAF | All-pixel PDAF (Dual PD) |
| Mapped phones | 2 | 3 |
| First phone year | 2022 | 2021 |
PHONES
Where each sensor is used
Sony IMX381
- Pixel 7 Rear Ultra-wide
- Pixel 7 Pro Rear Ultra-wide
Sony IMX557
- Xperia 1 IV Rear Main
- Xperia 5 IV Rear Main
- Xperia 1 III Rear Main