for the IMX586 supporting faster frame rates at 4K. In early 2020, the IMX586 was followed by the IMX686, enlarging the format to 1/1.72" (increasing resolution to 64 megapixels), but keeping the same pixel size. Pixel binning is used to reduce the high sensor resolution to standard photographic resolutions such as 4K, overcoming some of the traditional limitations of Bayer filtering. STARVIS STARVIS is a series of sensors with the Exmor RS family. It features high pixel sensitivity, making it suitable for low light applications. Industrial versions are finding applications in ambient-light surveillance systems. Commercial versions are finding applications in prosumer webcams with 4K HDR support, based on single exposure. STARVIS 2 From the second-generation STARVIS line (STARVIS 2), the IMX585 was announced on 29 June 2021, featuring a large image sensor format of f/1.2", making it suitable for low light photography. Sony designed the STARVIS 2 sensor family for AI face recognition in surveillance applications with difficult lighting conditions. The sensor's high dynamic range assists with this task. It became available in a Razer Inc. prosumer webcam in January 2023. Larger sensor form factors decrease depth of field, which is often desired for teleconferencing webcams. Sony claims near DSLR quality for some applications. See also Bionz – image processor HAD CCD – Sony Expeed – Nikon image/video processors Toshiba CMOS ISOCELL OmniVision References Sony image sensors