Sony launches 50MP LYTIA 720 sensor with 100dB dynamic range

Sony announced the LYTIA 720, a 50MP stacked CMOS sensor in a 1/1.56-inch format with 1.0μm pixels and a Quad Bayer filter. Sony claims roughly 50% less random noise than the LYTIA 700, up to 100dB dynamic range and 4K 60fps HDR video. Mass production shipments start in early November 2026; no phones were named.

• 50MP, 1/1.56-inch format, 1.0μm pixels, Quad Bayer
• Random noise cut by about 50% vs LYTIA 700
• Up to 100dB dynamic range via Hybrid Frame-HDR
• 4K 60fps HDR video and 4K 120fps without HDR