Sony Semiconductor Solutions has published a new technical flyer for its IMX937-AQB image sensor, revealing detailed specifications for a 105-megapixel global shutter CMOS sensor with a 39.7mm diagonal. The sensor delivers 10,240 × 10,240 pixels and supports full-resolution output at up to 56.7 FPS in 8-bit, 51.7 FPS in 10-bit, and 36.9 FPS in 12-bit. The newly published document, dated October 15, 2026, provides a closer look at another member of Sony’s growing family of large-format, high-resolution global shutter sensors.\

A 105MP sensor approaching full-frame dimensions

The IMX937-AQB uses Sony’s Pregius S stacked CMOS architecture, combining backside illumination with global shutter technology. The sensor has a square imaging area measuring approximately 28.1 × 28.1mm, with a diagonal of 39.7mm. For comparison, a conventional full-frame sensor measures 36 × 24mm with a diagonal of approximately 43.3mm. Although the IMX937 is not technically full-frame, its imaging diagonal places it relatively close to that format. The sensor features 2.74µm pixels and approximately 104.85 million recommended recording pixels. Its global shutter design allows all pixels to capture an exposure simultaneously, eliminating the rolling shutter distortion associated with sequential sensor readout. Sony positions the IMX937 primarily for factory automation and 3D vision cameras rather than conventional photography or cinematography.

Full-resolution 12-bit output at 36.9 FPS

According to Sony’s newly released specifications, the IMX937 supports several readout configurations. At its full 10,240 × 10,240 resolution, the sensor reaches 56.7 FPS in 8-bit, 51.7 FPS in 10-bit, and 36.9 FPS in 12-bit. Switching to the 5,120 × 5,120 subsampling mode increases the maximum frame rates to 112.4 FPS in 8-bit, 102.6 FPS in 10-bit, and 73.3 FPS in 12-bit. The sensor also supports region-of-interest readout and Sony’s high-bandwidth SLVS-EC interface, with signaling rates reaching 12.474 Gbps per lane. These capabilities are intended for industrial imaging systems that require substantial resolution, high data throughput, and precise motion capture. Sony notes that the published frame rates remain tentative. The technical flyer also leaves sensitivity and saturation signal measurements unspecified.

How the IMX937 compares to Sony’s IMX927 and IMX928

The IMX937 is not Sony’s fastest sensor in this category. The company has already demonstrated considerably higher readout speeds with the IMX927 and IMX928, both covered previously by YMCinema. In January, we reported on Sony Reveals IMX928: A Large Format Global Shutter Sensor Built for Speed. That sensor features a smaller 31.9mm diagonal and approximately 68.5MP resolution, but delivers up to 90.6 FPS at full resolution in 12-bit. This makes the IMX928 substantially faster than the newly documented IMX937 despite its smaller imaging area. We also covered Sony Showcases Its Flagship 10K 105MP 100 fps Large Format Global Shutter Sensor, which demonstrated the capabilities of Sony’s IMX927. That sensor shares the 105MP resolution and 39.7mm diagonal of the IMX937 but supports approximately 102 FPS in 10-bit and 72 FPS in 12-bit at full resolution. The IMX927 therefore delivers almost twice the frame rate of the IMX937 at comparable resolution and output bit depth. The comparison shows that Sony is developing several global shutter sensors with similar imaging formats but different performance characteristics, rather than relying on a single high-resolution design.

What this means for flagship cameras

Sony’s IMX937 is designed for industrial imaging, but its specifications also provide perspective on the company’s flagship mirrorless cameras. Just to compare: the Sony Alpha 1 II ($6,998 on Amazon) features a 50.1MP stacked full-frame sensor, while the Alpha 9 III ($6,798 on Amazon) uses a 24.6MP full-frame global shutter sensor. Meanwhile, the Alpha 7R V ($3,498 on Amazon) and Alpha 7CR ($3,398 on Amazon) offer 61MP resolution, and the Alpha 7 V ($2,898 on Amazon) targets the hybrid market with a 33MP partially stacked sensor. All five cameras represent different approaches to balancing resolution, readout speed, image quality, and performance. Against these cameras, the IMX937 delivers substantially higher resolution, with approximately 105MP and global shutter operation at up to 36.9 FPS in 12-bit. However, these industrial readout specifications cannot be directly translated into consumer camera performance. Dynamic range, sensitivity, power consumption, image processing, and thermal requirements are equally important considerations. Sony has not indicated that the IMX937 will be adopted by its Alpha lineup. Nevertheless, the sensor demonstrates the company’s ability to combine extremely high pixel counts with global shutter technology, a combination that remains particularly interesting for the future of high-resolution flagship mirrorless cameras.