Top CMOS Image Sensor Products in 2023

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CMOS Image Sensors are semiconductor devices that are used to capture images and videos. Cameras in all smartphones, laptops, and other portable devices are developed using these devices. CMOS Imagers has recently emerged as an alternative to CCD imagers due to its size, performance, and pricing. These devices are easy to manufacture, support higher-speed image processing, consume less power, and are less expensive. In 2023, several products were launched that made a significant impact on the market. We have compiled a list of trending CMOS Image Sensor products in 2023 on Gophotonics. We keep users up to date with new products, news, whitepapers, webinars, and events.

Note: This list has been compiled based on user activity on Gophotonics. To ensure that we cover the whole range of CMOS Image Sensors, we limited the number of products from each company. The listed products are shown in a random order.

1.3 Megapixel CMOS Linear Image Sensor for IoT Camera Applications

The SC130GS from SmartSens Technology is a 1.3 Megapixel CMOS Linear Image Sensor that has a resolution of 1288 (H) x 1032 (V). It has a global shutter in a 1/2.7" optical format that delivers a maximum frame rate of 240 fps. This backside-illuminated CMOS image sensor has a pixel size of 4 µm x 4 µm and dynamic range of 60 dB. It has a signal-to-noise ratio of 40 dB and sensitivity of 8000 mV/lux.s. This image sensor can be controlled via 10-bit or 8-bit DVP, 10-bit or 8-bit 1/2/4 lane MIPI, and 10-bit or 8-bit 1/2/4 lane LVDS output interfaces. It supports RAW, mono & RGB color filters and requires a DC supply voltage of 3.3 V (analog), 1.5 V (digital) & 1.8 V - 3.3 V (I/O). This image sensor is available in a 64-pin CLCC package that measures 13 mm x 13mm and is ideal for FA/logistics bar code readers, IoT cameras, logistics robots, ITS systems, intelligent retail systems & machine vision system applications. Other products that users commonly search for include: SC031GS, SC1346, SC2310, SC410GS, SC2336, etc. Read More

8.4 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for Embedded Vision Applications

The IMX415 from Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation is an 8.4 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor that has a resolution of 3864 (H) x 2192 (V) pixels. It has a rolling shutter in a 1/2.8” optical format that delivers a frame rate of up to 90 fps (4-lane) & 44 fps (2-lane). This image sensor has a pixel size of 1.45 µm x 1.45 µm and uses 2-lane or 4-lane output data. It has 10-bit or 12-bit ADC and color filters. This image sensor can be controlled via MIPI CSI-2 data interface & I2C communication interface and supports Hirose DF40C-60DP-0.4V interface connector. It features Starvis technology and has converter boards for SubLVDS and SLVS imagers. This image sensor is available in a compact package that measures 26.5 mm x 26.5 mm and is ideal for embedded vision projects & camera development applications. Other products that users commonly search for include: IMX586, IMX585, IMX459, IMX283, IMX533, etc. Read More

3 Megapixel Color CMOS Digital Image Sensor for Automotive Applications

The OX03F10 from OmniVision Technologies is a 3 Megapixel Color CMOS Digital Image Sensor that has a resolution of 1920 (H) x 1536 (V) pixels. It has a rolling shutter in a 1/2.44" optical format that delivers a frame rate of 60 fps. This image sensor has a pixel size of 3 µm x 3 µm with an image area of 5808 μm x 4656 μm and lens chief ray angle of 21.8°. It is integrated with OMNIVISION's HALE (HDR and LFM engine) combination algorithm, which remains the only imaging technology that can simultaneously provide top HDR and LFM performance. This image sensor is based on OmniVision's PureCel®Plus-S architecture and Deep WellTM (dual conversion gain) technology, which makes it suitable to capture significantly lower motion artifacts. It requires a DC supply of 1.1 V (digital), 2.9 V (analog) & 1.8 V (I/O pads) and consumes a power of 430 mW (1920 x 1536) & 390 mW (1920 x 1080). Other products that users commonly search for include: OV9734, OS04A10, OX03C10, OS08A20, OS05A20, etc. Read More

2.36 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor

The MN34220PL from Panasonic Corporation is a 2.36 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor that has a resolution of 1944 (H) x 1213 (V) pixels. It has an electronic shutter in a 1/2.86" optical format that delivers a frame rate of 60 fps. This image sensor has a pixel size of 2.75 (H) µm x 2.75 (V) µm and image area of 5346 (H) µm x 3336 (V) µm. It has a variable gain of up to 30 dB and 12-bit ADC resolution. This image sensor operates in progressive scan mode and can be controlled via 3 Line Serial & I2 C interfaces. It supports RGB color filters and sub LVDS DDR data output with a data rate of 445.5 Mbps, 486 Mbps, or 594 Mbps. This image sensor requires a DC supply voltage of 1.2 V, 1.8 V or 3.3 V and is available in a 46 pin QFN ceramic package that measures 8.3 mm x 9.4 mm x 1.53 mm. Other products that users commonly search for include: MN34230, MN34120PA, MN34427AL, etc. Read More

1 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for Machine Vision Applications

The LUX13HS from LUXIMA Technology is a 1 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor that has a resolution of 1280 (H) x 864 (V) pixels. It has a global shutter in a 4/3" optical format that delivers a frame rate of 3500 fps (at 1280 x 864 pixels) and 9000 fps (at 1280 x 384 pixels). This CMOS image sensor has a pixel pitch of 13.7 μm, full well charge of 20,000 e-, and read noise of 14 e-. It has a quantum efficiency of 30% and responsivity of 25 V/lux-sec at 550 nm.

The LUX13HS has a photo response non-uniformity (PRNU) of 1.5 % RMS and shutter efficiency of 99.9%. It has a windowing in quanta of 4 rows (Y) & 1184 columns (X) and 10-bit ADC converter. This image sensor has a clock rate of 133 MHz and the output can be taken out from 80 Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) ports (at 540 MHz for 10-bit output), 64 LVDS ports (at 8-bit output) & 40 LVDS ports (Multiplex Mode). Other products that users commonly search for include: LUX2100, LUX1310S, LUX1310, LUX8M, etc. Read More

5.2 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for Biometric & Medical Imaging Applications

The Lince5M from Teledyne e2v is a 5.2 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor that has a resolution of 2560 (H) x 2048 (V) pixels. It has an electronic global shutter in a 1" optical format that delivers a frame rate of up to 250 fps. This image sensor has an active pixel size of 5 μm x 5 μm and an image size of 12.8 mm x 10.24 mm. It has a dynamic range of 58 dB and sensitivity of 13,400 DN 12-bit/(lux sec). This image sensor has a maximum SNR of 42 dB and quantum efficiency of 63 %. It has a photo response non-uniformity (PRNU) of 0.5 % and dark signal non-uniformity (DSNU) of 50 e-/sec (10 DN 12-bit/sec). This image sensor is available in monochrome, RGB Bayer, and NIR-enhanced versions. It has pixel binning, line windowing, sub-sampling options, and selectable active LVDS ports for data output. This image sensor has a 5T active pixel pitch with a pinned photodiode and also features FPN & defective pixel correction. Other products that users commonly search for include: EV76C560, EV76C570, Emerald 10M, LS4k, EV76C660, etc. Read More

8K CMOS Image Sensor for 8K/4K Video Applications

The GCINE4349 from Gpixel Inc. is a Video CMOS Image Sensor that has a resolution of 8192 x 6000. It has a rolling & DSLR shutter that delivers a frame rate of 120 fps at 8K resolution and 240 fps at 4K resolution. This image sensor has a 16 bit ADC that provides a dynamic range of 87 dB and has a full well capacity of 160k e- with a quantum efficiency of 75%. It uses a 16/32/64 channel LVDS interface for output that delivers a maximum data rate of 76.8 Gbps (1.2 Gbps/channel). This image sensor is based on 2-wafer level stacked BSI architecture where the top layer consists of a BSI pixel array and the bottom digital CMOS layer consists of an array of core cells each including ADC blocks and SRAM memory blocks which are used to sum and store up to 4 subsequent sub-frames with seamless exposure. This architecture enables the high frame rates and output data rates of the sensor. Other products that users commonly search for include: GMAX0505, GMAX2518, GSENSE4040BSI, GSENSE5130, GLT5009BSI, etc. Read More

5.1 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for In-Cabin Monitoring Applications

The VD1940 from STMicroelectronics is a 5.1 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor that has a resolution of 2560 (H) x 1984 (V) pixels. It has a global or rolling shutter in a 1/2.5" optical format that delivers a frame rate of up to 60 fps. This 3D stacked CMOS image sensor has an HDR linear dynamic range of up to 100 dB (in rolling shutter mode) and image array size of 5.8 mm x 4.5 mm. It has a pixel size of 2.25 µm x 2.25 µm and peak quantum efficiency of 25% (at 940 nm). This backside-illuminated CMOS image sensor has a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter. It has dual exposure controls (RGB & IR) and uses quad lane transmitter MIPI CSI-2, 6 programmable GPIOs (general-purpose input/outputs) & fast mode plus I²C control interfaces. It features RGB/NIR pixel technology with RGB NIR 4 x 4 pattern, on-chip bayerization ISP (image signal processor), and 4 programmable contexts with up to 32 elements. Other products that users commonly search for include: VD56G3, VD5761, VD55G0, VB56G4A, etc. Read More

12k CMOS Image Sensor for Earth Observation & Remote Sensing Applications

The IC-51-12K2F-00-R from Teledyne Imaging is a CMOS Image Sensor that has a resolution of 12288 x 2 (for each panchromatic band) and 3072 x 6 (for each multispectral band) pixels. This image sensor has six filtered multispectral bands and two panchromatic bands. It has a maximum line rate of 45 kHz (panchromatic band) & 22.5 kHz (multispectral band) and dynamic range above 64.5 dB. This front-side illuminated (FSI) image sensor has a pixel size of 7 µm x 7 µm for panchromatic bands & 14 µm x 14 µm for multispectral bands and an RMS noise of up to 46 e- for panchromatic bands & 140 e- for multispectral bands. It has a full well capacity of 80k e- (for PB) & 240k e- (for MS) and an average dark current of less than 5 nA/cm2. This CMOS sensor provides exceptional images with a high modulation transfer function (MTF). It is ideal for earth observation, remote sensing, aerial reconnaissance and other space applications. Read More

13 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for Mobile Phone & Digital Still Cameras

The AAA1337NXX from SK Hynix is a 13 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor that has a resolution of 4208 (H) x 3120 (V). It has a rolling shutter in a 1/3.4 inch optical format that delivers a frame rate of 30 fps (at 4208 x 3120 px), 60 fps (at FHD 1080P), and 120 fps (at HD 720P). This backside illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor has a pixel size of 1 μm x 1 μm and an ADC resolution of 10 bits. It has an on-chip PLL with a clock frequency of 10 - 27 MHz. This image sensor features standby mode for power saving, dual camera synchronization (FSync), dead pixel & lens shading correction, and black level calibration. It has a built-in temperature sensor and 8 KB OTP memory. This image sensor can be controlled via a two-wire serial bus interface and uses a MIPI 4-Lane (max 1.5 Gbps on each lane) interface for output. It requires a power supply voltage of 2.8 V (analog), 1.8/2.8 V (IO) & 1.1 V (digital) and consumes a maximum power of 209 mW. Other products that users commonly search for include: AAA6421PXX, AAA5021PXX, Hi-0521, YACYBA0C9SHH, etc. Read More

4 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for USB Cameras & Smart Screen TV Applications

The GC4653 from Galaxycore Microelectronics is a CMOS Image Sensor that has a resolution of 4 Megapixels. It has a pixel size of 2 µm x 2 µm in 1/3" optical format that delivers a frame rate of 30 fps and produce images in the RAW output format. This Backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor can be controlled via a MIPI interface and has RGB Bayer color filters. It is available in a CSP Package and is ideal for automotive electronics, USB cameras, and smart screen TV applications. Other products that users commonly search for include: GC2053, GC2093, GC02M1, GC032A, GC2063, etc. Read More

Quarter VGA CMOS Image Sensor for Smart Toys & IoT Applications

The PAJ6100U6 from Pixart is a Quarter VGA CMOS Image Sensor that has a resolution of 320 (H) x 240 (V) pixels. It has a global shutter that delivers a maximum frame rate of up to 30 fps. This image sensor has a pixel size of 3 µm x 3 µm, dynamic range of 54 dB, and signal-to-noise ratio of 40 dB. It integrates a 90-degree (diagonal) Field of View reflowable optical lens and can be controlled via parallel 8-bit (Pixel Data) & 4-wire SPI (Register Control) interfaces. This CMOS image sensor requires a DC supply voltage of 3.3 V and consumes 1,400 µW of power (at 30 fps QGA) & 500 µW (at 30 fps QQVGA). It has ROI (Region of Interest) functionality and has binning & skipping modes. This image sensor is available in a 26-pin LGA package that measures 4.1 x 3.9 x 2.1 mm and is ideal for smart toys, connected home appliances, and IoT applications. Other products that users commonly search for include: PAG7820LT, etc. Read More

64 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for Smartphone/Mobile Camera Applications

The S5KGW3 | ISOCELL GW3 from Samsung Semiconductors is a 64 Megapixel CMOS image sensor that has an effective resolution of 9280 (H) x 6944 (V) pixels. It has an electronic rolling shutter in a 1/1.97" optical format that delivers a normal frame rate of up to 10 fps (at full resolution) and video frame rate of up to 30 fps (at 16 MP). This image sensor has a pixel size of 0.7 µm x 0.7 µm with a 10-bit ADC.

The S5KGW3 | ISOCELL GW3 uses Samsung’s Tetrapixel technology to capture sharp & bright images and Smart-ISO technology to perfectly balance photos in all conditions. The technology automatically rearranges the pixels in the sensor depending on the amount of light available, allowing for clarity of smaller pixels in bright conditions and capturing more light with bigger pixels when it’s dark. Other products that users commonly search for include: S5KGM1 | ISOCELL GM1, S5K3P9 | ISOCELL 3P9, S5K3L6 | ISOCELL 3L6, S5KGM2 | ISOCELL GM2, S5K4H7 | ISOCELL 4H7, etc. Read More

3.3 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for Night Vision & Robotic Applications

The HDPYX 330-G from Pyxalis is a 3.3 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor that has a resolution of 2160 (H) x 1536 (V). It has a global shutter in a 2/3" optical format that delivers a frame rate of up to 200 fps. This image sensor has a pixel pitch of 4.4 µm x 4.4 µm, an on-chip linear dynamic range of up to 79 dB, and a 4:3 aspect ratio. It has a noise of less than 2 e- (in low noise mode) and less than 5 e- (at 200 fps). This image sensor has a full well charge of over 17 ke- and quantum efficiency above 65% (at 550 nm). It has 10-bit/11-bit/12-bit cyclic ADC and 2x8 or 4x8 LVDS data lanes with a data rate of up to 960 Mb/s. This image sensor consumes up to 1.6 W of power at full speed and can be controlled via an SPI interface. It features Deep Trench Technology (DTI) to minimize dark current and crosstalk, analog binning 2x2 (charge domain) with a sensitivity x4 for low light conditions. It has built-in pixel high-dynamic technology (2x CVF Values) and multi-sampling (dark and signal) for low noise mode. Other products that users commonly search for include: HDPYX 300, etc. Read More

70 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor for Machine Vision & Barcode Scanner Applications

The CHR71000 from ams AG is a 70 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor that has a resolution of 10000(H) x 7096 (V). This image sensor has a pixel pitch of 3.1 x 3.1 µm2 and a full well charge of over 13 Ke-. It has a rolling shutter and delivers a frame rate of 3 fps at full resolution. This image sensor has a dynamic range of 63 dB and a temporal noise of 10 e-. It has a signal swing of 1 V at the sensor output in the lowest gain mode and a conversion gain of 63 µV/e- at the sensor output in the lowest gain. This image sensor has a sensitivity of 0.15 A/W at 550 nm and a fill factor of up to 50%. It has a dark current signal of 3.2 e-/s and an image lag of less than 0.1%. This image sensor can operate in two read-out modes: windowing mode or sub-sampling mode. It requires a DC supply of 3.3 V and consumes less than 435 mW of power. This image RoHS-compliant sensor has an RGB Bayer Color filter pattern and photo response non-uniformity (PRNU) of 1.5% RMS. It is controlled via an analog output interface and has 3.3 V CMOS I/O logic levels. Other products that users commonly search for include: CMV12000, etc. Read More

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