Designed for surveillance, medical imaging, and industrial applications, it delivers 24K resolution, ultra-fast data processing, and enhanced low-light performance—all in a compact format.
Canon Inc. has announced the development of a CMOS sensor boasting an unprecedented 410 megapixels (24,592 x 16,704 pixels), making it the highest-resolution 35 mm full-frame sensor ever created. Designed for applications requiring extreme detail, this sensor is expected to enhance capabilities in surveillance, medical imaging, and industrial fields.
This design allows compatibility with full-frame lenses, offering a significant advantage in reducing the size and weight of imaging equipment. Higher pixel counts typically result in longer data readout times, posing a challenge for high-speed processing. However, Canon overcomes this with a cutting-edge back-illuminated stacked structure. By interlayering the pixel and signal processing segments and redesigning the circuitry pattern, the sensor achieves a remarkable readout speed of 3,280 megapixels per second. This enables it to capture video at 8 frames per second, maintaining both speed and precision.
The key features are:
- 24K resolution – 198× Full HD, 12× 8K
- Allows cropping and enlargement while maintaining clarity
- Compact 35 mm full-frame format, unlike typical medium-format high-resolution sensors
- Compatible with full-frame lenses, enabling more portable imaging setups
Another standout feature is the “four-pixel binning” function, which groups four adjacent pixels as one. This enhances sensitivity, allowing the sensor to capture brighter images with improved clarity in low-light conditions. With this function enabled, the sensor can record 100-megapixel video at 24 frames per second, ensuring smooth, high-quality footage.
Leveraging its decades of expertise in imaging technology, Canon continues to push boundaries with innovations in ultra-high-resolution CMOS sensors and SPAD sensors, which detect even the faintest traces of light in dark environments. Committed to technological advancement, the company aims to drive transformation across industries and contribute to the evolution of imaging solutions worldwide.
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