Ultra Low Light
STARVIS 2 BSI architecture with <2.8 e⁻ noise floor and >80% quantum efficiency - the IMX662 holds usable colour video further into darkness than any STARVIS 1 sensor at the same pixel pitch.
Iron SDI 662 · Sony IMX662
STARVIS 2 Camera: Sony's IMX662 arrives in KAYA's rugged camera line
The Iron SDI 662 replaces the Iron SDI 462 with Sony's second-generation back-illuminated sensor — delivering wider single-exposure dynamic range, cleaner low-light imagery, and artifact-free Clear HDR in the same compact 44 × 44 mm form factor.
>74 dBDynamic range, single exposure
>80%Quantum efficiency @ 520 nm
<2.8 e⁻Temporal noise floor
2.4 WTypical power consumption
Sony STARVIS 2 - What Changed
A redesigned pixel that does more with every photon
The IMX662 is Sony's second-generation STARVIS back-illuminated sensor. Where STARVIS 1 improved sensitivity by moving the photodiode in front of the wiring layer, STARVIS 2 goes further - redesigning the photodiode separation walls to increase photon storage capacity, reduce crosstalk between pixels, and deliver a wider dynamic range in a single exposure without resorting to multi-frame HDR.
Head-to-head: IMX462 (STARVIS 1) vs IMX662 (STARVIS 2)
| Metric | Iron SDI 462 EOL | Iron SDI 662 New |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | IMX462 - STARVIS 1 | IMX662 - STARVIS 2 |
| Pixel / Format | 2.9 µm / 1/2.8" | 2.9 µm / 1/2.8" |
| Dynamic range | ~64 dB | >74 dB (+8 dB in single exposure) |
| Quantum efficiency | ~70% @ 520 nm | >80% @ 520 nm |
| HDR method | DOL-HDR (multi-frame) | Clear HDR (single exposure) |
| Motion artifacts in HDR | Ghosting possible | Eliminated |
| NIR sensitivity | Good | Improved (redesigned walls) |
| Power | Higher | Lower |
Sony specifies a wider dynamic range for STARVIS 2 vs STARVIS 1 at equal pixel size in a single exposure (IMX662 product flyer, Sony Semiconductor Solutions). The Iron SDI 462 has reached end-of-life; the Iron SDI 662 is the direct replacement.
Three structural improvements
Single-exposure Wide Dynamic Range
STARVIS 2 delivers >70 dB in a single frame - more than 8 dB wider than its predecessor at the same pixel pitch - so there is no need to merge two or more frames in post. Bright highlights and deep shadows coexist in every image.
Clear HDR - No Motion Artifacts
Digital Overlap HDR (used by the IMX462) merges sequentially captured frames, introducing ghosting on fast-moving subjects. STARVIS 2's Clear HDR fuses high- and low-gain signals simultaneously, eliminating chromatic fringing and blur at any shutter speed.
Redesigned Photodiode Separation Walls
The hallmark structural change of STARVIS 2: new separation walls increase the capacity of each photodiode to store photons before saturation, reducing inter-pixel crosstalk, improving NIR response (useful for IR-illuminated scenes), and lowering overall power draw.
Iron SDI 662 - Camera Features
Built for the field, not just the lab
The Iron SDI 662 puts the IMX662 inside KAYA's proven Iron ruggedised enclosure - adding MIL-STD-810G qualification, a −40 °C to 80 °C operating range, and a full image-processing feature set over a standard 3G-SDI link.
3G-SDI Output
Single-link HD-SDI and 3G-SDI support. 1080p up to 60 fps at 10-bit 4:2:2 Y'Cb'Cr'. Standard HD-BNC connector; optional MCX. Drop-in compatible with existing SDI infrastructure.
MIL-STD-810G Qualified
Tested to MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6 (75G shock) and Method 514.6 (vibration category 20). Optional IP67 sealing available with the KAYA protective lens tube for wet or dusty environments.
Full Image Processing
Defect pixel correction, auto/manual exposure and gain, white balance, LUT, defog, RGB offsets, saturation control, and colour correction matrix - all configurable over RS-232 or Bluetooth via the SDI Control Point app.
Compact Form Factor
44 × 44 × 34.82 mm and ~50 g. Fits the same mounting envelope as the Iron SDI 462, so existing designs and IP67 enclosure builds can be upgraded without mechanical changes.
Wide Temperature Range
Fully operational from - 40 °C to +80 °C with 20–85% humidity (non-condensing). Storage to −40 °C / +85 °C. 2,100,000-hour MTBF (Telcordia, 50 °C).
Low Power - 2.4 W
Typical 2.4 W at 12 V DC (maximum 3.4 W at 28 V, 80 °C). Wide 5–28 V input. STARVIS 2's structural improvements also reduce power draw compared to the first-generation sensor at equivalent frame rate.
Also in CoaXPress
The same IMX662 STARVIS 2 sensor is available as the Iron 662 CoaXPress (CXP v2.1, up to 90 fps at 10-bit). Both cameras share the identical form factor and qualification level.
Direct Replacement
Upgrading from the Iron SDI 462?
The Iron SDI 462 is now at end-of-life. The Iron SDI 662 is its pin-compatible successor: same 44 × 44 mm footprint, same lens mounts, same SDI output. The only difference is a meaningfully better sensor inside.
Iron SDI 462 EOL
IMX462 · STARVIS 1
Sensor generationSTARVIS 1
Dynamic range~64 dB
Quantum efficiency~70% @ 520 nm
HDR methodDOL-HDR (multi-frame)
HDR motion artifactsPossible ghosting
NIR performanceGood
InterfaceHD-SDI / 3G-SDI
AvailabilityDiscontinued
Iron SDI 662 New
IMX662 · STARVIS 2
Sensor generationSTARVIS 2
Dynamic range>74 dB (+8 dB)
Quantum efficiency>80% @ 520 nm
HDR methodClear HDR - single exposure
HDR motion artifactsEliminated
NIR performanceImproved (redesigned walls)
InterfaceHD-SDI / 3G-SDI
AvailabilityIn production
Iron SDI 662 · Camera
1080p · STARVIS 2 · 3G-SDI · Rugged · 44 mm
The Iron SDI 662 delivers Sony's latest low-light technology in KAYA's proven ruggedised package. It is a direct mechanical and interface-compatible replacement for the Iron SDI 462, and it is available now for evaluation and production.
Camera at a glance
- Sensor Sony IMX662 - STARVIS 2 BSI Rolling Shutter
- Resolution / Frame Rate 1080p up to 60 fps (3G-SDI), 1080i 50/60, 2K
- Dynamic Range / SNR >74 dB dynamic range · >42 dB SNR max
- Interface Single-Link HD-SDI / 3G-SDI · HD-BNC (opt. MCX) · Optional analog
- Mechanical 44 × 44 × 34.82 mm · ~50 g · C / CS / M12 mount · Optional IP67
- Environment −40 °C to +80 °C · MIL-STD-810G Shock 75G & Vibration Cat. 20
Specifications
Iron SDI 662 - Key Specs
Essential figures at a glance. Full datasheets - including all video modes, I/O, and mechanical drawings - are available on the product pages.
Iron SDI 662
Sensor
Sony IMX662 STARVIS 2 - Rolling Shutter
Resolution
1920 × 1080 (2.1 MP) · 1/2.8" format
Pixel Size
2.9 µm × 2.9 µm
Max Frame Rate
1080p @ 60 fps (3G-SDI)
Interface
HD-SDI / 3G-SDI · HD-BNC · Optional analog
Dynamic Range
>74 dB
SNR (max)
>42 dB
Power
2.4 W typical · 5–28 V input
Dimensions
44 × 44 × 34.82 mm · ~50 g
Temperature
−40 °C to +80 °C operating
Qualification
MIL-STD-810G Shock 75G & Vibration Cat. 20
Ingress Protection
Optional IP67 with lens tube
Iron 662 CoaXPress
Sensor
Sony IMX662 STARVIS 2 - Rolling Shutter
Interface
CoaXPress v2.1 · CXP-6 or CXP-3 · Micro-BNC
Max Frame Rate
90 fps @ 10-bit · 60 fps @ 12-bit
Output
8, 10 or 12-bit · Gen<I>Cam control
Dynamic Range
>72 dB
Dimensions
44 × 44 × 34.82 mm · ~50 g
Full datasheets & downloads
Complete specs, video mode tables, mechanical drawings, and the SDI Control Point app are on the product pages.
Common Questions
Iron SDI 662 FAQ
Is the Iron SDI 662 a direct replacement for the Iron SDI 462?
Yes. Both cameras use the same 44 × 44 mm form factor, the same C/CS/M12 lens mounts, and the same HD-BNC 3G-SDI output. The Iron SDI 462 is end-of-life; KAYA recommends the Iron SDI 662 as its direct successor. No mechanical or interface changes are required for existing designs.
What does STARVIS 2 actually improve over STARVIS 1 in practical use?
The three most noticeable differences in day-to-day operation are: (1) wider dynamic range in a single frame - over 70 dB versus roughly 64 dB - so scenes with a bright window and a shadowed corner are handled in one exposure; (2) Clear HDR, which fuses high- and low-gain signals simultaneously and eliminates the ghosting or chromatic fringing that DOL-HDR can produce on fast-moving subjects; and (3) improved low-light performance, driven by higher quantum efficiency (>80% vs ~70%) and redesigned photodiode separation walls that store more photons before saturation.
Does the Iron SDI 662 support an analog video output?
Yes. Analog video output is available as an option on the Iron SDI 662, matching the same optional output that the Iron SDI 462 offered. Contact KAYA Vision to configure this at time of order.
Is IP67 sealing available for the Iron SDI 662?
IP67 ingress protection is available as an option via KAYA's protective lens tube. For more demanding deployments, KAYA also builds fully custom IP67 enclosures around the Iron camera series - configurable with heaters, nitrogen purge, and DO-160G qualification. Contact KAYA for a custom enclosure quote.
Is the Iron SDI 662 designed for harsh environments?
Yes. The Iron SDI 662 is built for demanding industrial, airborne, and outdoor deployments. The camera operates from −40 °C to +80 °C, is qualified to MIL-STD-810G shock and vibration standards, and is available with optional IP67 sealing using KAYA's protective lens tube. Its compact aluminium enclosure and low 2.4 W power draw also make it well suited for space-constrained or thermally challenging systems.
Iron SDI 662 - Available Now
Ready to bring STARVIS 2 into your next project?
The Iron SDI 662 is in production and available for evaluation. Get the datasheet, configure an IP67 enclosure, or speak with a KAYA engineer about your application.