Sony developed "Exmor R", a CMOS sensor featuring Sony's independently developed back-illuminated structure, with the aim of creating a camera capable of taking exceptional photographs even by candlelight. "Exmor R" is approximately twice as sensitive (*1) as a conventional front-illuminated CMOS sensor and also features low noise. In a back-illuminated CMOS sensor, light is directed onto the silicon substrate from behind, allowing light to be used with a level of efficiency not possible with conventional front-illuminated pixel structures. Photographers can now create smooth, high-quality images in low light settings, including night scenes. In February 2009, Sony introduced the HDR-XR500V and the HDR-XR520V, the world's first HD video cameras equipped with this back-illuminated CMOS sensor.

* IMX172: 12.4 megapixel at 60fps
* Back illuminated technology
* Super high sensitivity
* 4K resolurion supported
* High frame rate up to 60fps w/4K
* Serial LVDS 4/8/10ch