Photoelectric conversion element, method for using same, light sensor, and imaging element

The first embodiment of the present invention has the objective of providing: a photoelectric conversion element exhibiting high photoelectric conversion efficiency and having superior heat resistance and responsiveness; a method for using the photoelectric conversion element; a light sensor containing the element; and an imaging element. The photoelectric conversion element of the first embodiment of the present invention is provided in the given order with a conductive film, a photoelectric conversion film containing a photoelectric conversion material, and a transparent conductive film. The photoelectric conversion material contains a compound (A) represented by formula (1).