Canon News is the first to report that Canon has added five new image sensors to their lineup for third party applications. A few of the sensors look like they already existed in previous Canon products.
12MP 1 Inch CMOS 4K Sensor
4K 12 megapixel CMOS sensor suitable for video / still image shooting
- Filter Type – RGB
- Sensitivity – 22,000 e/lx/sec @Analog gain x1 (TBD)
- Sensor Size – 1 inch
- Number of Effective Pixels – 4000x 3000 (Horizontal x Vertical)
- Pixel Size – 3.2 um x 3.2 um
- Shutter – Rolling shutter 12 bit, 24 fps (All Pixels)
- Maximum Frame Rate – 10 bit, 60 fps (4K2K)
- Saturation 22,000 e (TBD) @ Analog gain x 1
- Dark Random Noise – 2.8 e rms @Analog gain x16 (TBD)
- Dark Current – 17 e/sec (TBD) @package reverse side 60℃
- Drive Frequency – 27 MHz (recommended)
- Output Channels – Data: 12 lanes, Clock: 2 lanes
- Output Format – LVDS output maximum 648 Mbps @12 bit
- Power Consumption – 540 mW(Typ.) @All pixels readout 24fps (12bit)
- Power Supply Voltages 3.3V, 1.8 V
- Package Type – 150 pin ceramic LGA
- Package Size – 25.10 mm x 22.20 mm x 2.99 mm
12MP 1/1.7 Inch CMOS Sensor
1.7 inch 12M CMOS sensor 4K compatible 1 / 1.7 inch 12 million pixel CMOS sensor with high sensitivity in a compact pixel size.
- Filter Type – RGB
- Sensitivity – 8,900 e/lx/sec @Analog gain x1 (TBD)
- Sensor Size – 1 / 1.7 inch
- Number of Effective Pixels 4000x 3000 (Horizontal x Vertical)
- Pixel Size – 1.86 um x 1.86 um
- Shutter – Rolling shutter 12 bit, 15 fps (All Pixels)
- Maximum Frame Rate – 11 bit, 30 fps (4K2K)
- Saturation – 12,000 e (TBD) @Analog gain x1
- Dark Random Noise – 1.3 e rms @Analog gain x16 (TBD)
- Dark Current – 7 e/sec (TBD) @package reverse side 60℃
- Drive Frequency – 27 MHz (recommended)
- Output Channels – Data: 12 lanes, Clock: 4 lanes
- Output Format – LVDS output maximum 648 Mbps @12bit
- Power Consumption – 0.52 W (Typ.) @All pixels readout 15 fps (12bit)
- Power Supply Voltages 3.5V, 3.4V, 3.3 V, 1.8 V
- Package Type – 129 pin ceramic LGA
- Package Size – 15.80 mm x 14.90 mm x 2.10 mm
2.8MP 1/2.32 Inch High Dynamic range CMOS Sensor
2.3 inch 2.8M-HDR CMOS sensor Low noise 1 / 2.3 inch 2.8 million CMOS sensor with HDR function
- Filter Type – RGB
- Sensitivity (e/lx/sec) 25,000 (Green) @Analog gain x1 (TBD)
- Sensor Size – 1 / 2.32 inch equivalent
- Number of Effective Pixels 1936 x 1456 (Horizontal x Vertical)
- Pixel Size – 3.2 um x 3.2 um
- Scan Type – Progressive scan
- Shutter – Rolling shutter 120 dB, HDR
- Dynamic Range – 75dB, Normal
- Maximum Frame Rate (All Pixels) – 60 fps, Normal, 30 fps, HDR
- Operating Temperature – -40℃ ~ 105℃（-40°F ~ 221°F）
- Saturation – 23,000 e @Analog gain x1 (TBD)
- Dark Random Noise – 2.7 e rms @Analog gain x4 (TBD)
- Dark Current – 13 e/sec @Analog gain x 1, 60℃ (TBD), TBD @room temperature
- Drive Frequency – 24MHz (recommended)
- Output Channels – Data: 4 lanes, Clock: 1 lane MIPI-CSI2 output maximum 576 Mbps
- Output Format – @in all-pixel operating mode 12bit, 60fps
- Power Consumption – 300mW (Typ.) @using all pixels 60 fps (TBD)
- Power Supply Voltages 3.3 V, 1.8 V, 1.2V
- Package Type – 94 pin ceramic LGA
- Package Size – 15.07 mm x 13.37 mm x 2.74 mm
Super 35mm 4K 9.34MP CMOS Sensor
Super35mm CMOS sensor that realizes high-quality 4K60fps video recording with high-speed signal readout technology
- Filter Type – RGB
- Sensitivity – 72,000 e/lx/sec @Analog gain x1 (TBD)
- Sensor Size – super 35mm (Diagonal30 mm)
- Number of Effective Pixels 4112x 2248 (Horizontal x Vertical)
- Pixel Size – 6.4 um x 6.4 um
- Shutter – Rolling shutter
- Maximum Frame Rate 12bit, 60 fps (All Pixels)
- Saturation – 39,000 e(TBD) @Analog gain x1
- Dark Random Noise – 2.7 e rms @Analog gain x 8 (TBD)
- Dark Current – 54 e/sec(TBD) @package reverse side 60℃
- Drive Frequency – 72 MHz (recommended)
- Output Channels – Data: 24 lanes, Clock: 2 lanes
- Output Format – LVDS output maximum 576 Mbps @12 bit
- Power Consumption – 2 W (Typ.) @All pixels readout 60 fps
- Power Supply Voltages 3.3V, 2.1 V, 1.8 V, 1.0V, 0.85V, -1.2V
- Package Type – 154 pin ceramic LCC
- Package Size – 46.00 mm x 38.00 mm x 3.59 mm
Full Frame 50MP CMOS Sensor
High sensitivity 50 million pixel CMOS sensor equipped with gapless micro lens technology to collect light
- Filter Type – RGB
- Sensitivity – 32,000 e/lx/sec @Analog gain x16 (TBD)
- Sensor Size – 35mm Full size (36 mm x 24 mm)
- Number of Effective Pixels 8688x 5792 (Horizontal x Vertical)
- Pixel Size – 4.14 um x 4.14 um
- Shutter – Rolling shutter
- Maximum Frame Rate – 6.8 fps (All Pixels)
- Saturation – 38,000 e (TBD)
- Dark Random Noise – 2.5 e rms @Analog gain x16 (TBD)
- Dark Current – 9.6 e/sec (TBD) @package reverse side 60℃
- Drive Frequency – 24 MHz (recommended)
- Output Channels – Data: 16 ch
- Output Format – 16 ch analog outputs
- Power Consumption – 1.5 W (Typ.) @All pixels readout 6.8 fps
- Power Supply Voltages 5.5V, 4.8V, 3.3V, 2.0V, 1.8 V, 1.5 V, 1.3V, 1.2V, -1.4V
- Package Type – 104 pin ceramic QFP
- Package Size – 55.2 mm x 44.35 mm x 2.74 mm
Below is a chart showing all of Canon's available sensors. (New sensors in bold):
| Product | Pixel type | Image Size | Resolution | Pixel Size (μm) | Chroma | IF | Max Frame Rate (fps) | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8M HDR color | Rolling-shutter | 1 / 2.32 “ | 2.8M | 3.2 | RGB | MIPI CSI2 | 60 | Surveillance |
| Full size 50M color | Rolling-shutter | 35mm Full Size | 50M | 4.14 | RGB | Analog (serial) | 6.8 | Industry / Surveillance |
| 1 / 1.7 inch 12M color | Rolling-shutter | 1 / 1.7 “ | 12M | 1.86 | RGB | LVDS | 30 (4K2K) | Surveillance |
| 1 inch 12M color | Rolling-shutter | 1 “ | 12M | 3.2 | RGB | LVDS | 60 (4K2K) | Surveillance |
| Super35mm 4K color | Rolling-shutter | Super 35mm | 10M | 6.4 | RGB | LVDS | 60 | Surveillance |
| 5MGS monochrome | Global-shutter | 2/3 “ | 5M | 3.4 | B / W | LVDS | 120 | Industry |
| 5MGS color | Global-shutter | 2/3 “ | 5M | 3.4 | RGB | LVDS | 120 | Industly / Surveillance |
| 5MGS RGBIR | Global-shutter | 2/3 “ | 5M | 3.4 | RGB / IR | LVDS | 120 | Industly / Life science |
| 120M monochrome | Rolling-shutter | APS-H | 120M | 2.2 | B / W | LVDS | 9.4 | Industly |
| 120M RGB | Rolling-shutter | APS-H | 120M | 2.2 | RGB | LVDS | 9.4 | Surveillance / Industly |
| 120M RGBIR | Rolling-shutter | APS-H | 120M | 2.2 | RGB / IR | LVDS | 9.4 | Life science / Surveillance |
| 35mm FHD monochrome | Rolling-shutter | 35mm Full Size | 2M | 19 | B / W | Analog (serial) | 115 (FullHD) | Space science / Surveillance |
| 35mmFHD RGB | Rolling-shutter | 35mm Full Size | 2M | 19 | RGB | Analog (serial) | 115 (FullHD) | Space science / Surveillance |
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