The camera's full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with approximately 61MP offers extraordinary sensitivity, resolution, and dynamic range. Operating in real time, the advanced BIONZ XR image processing engine delivers natural gradations and realistic colors with low noise for stills and movies. With high resolution, low noise, and wide dynamic range imagery, the ILX-R1 can reveal the finest details like small scratches and cracks. A wide ISO range of 100-32000 allows the camera to operate in most daylight conditions.

The Sony Camera Remote SDK allows users to remotely control the ILX-LR1 menus and other functions from their own software applications. By integrating an API into the system, it becomes possible to remotely control the camera from a computer, allowing changes to camera settings, shutter release, live view monitoring, and more. With the Sony Camera Remote SDK, user applications can link unique image IDs with drone position data in post-processing.

The ILX-LR1 is an interchangeable lens camera, compatible with a wide range of E-mount lenses. Whatever the nature of the shot, you can select the most appropriate lens, including medium telephoto lengths. With an approx. Using a 61MP full-frame image sensor, a single picture taken from a high altitude can replace several pictures from a lower-resolution camera.