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CHC5 open Camera System Image Sensor Specification Comparison , CHC5 Part 1

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📷  SENSOR FUNDAMENTALS Sensor Size(Optical Format) IMX477 7.857 mm 1/2.3″ IMX678 8.86 mm 1/1.8″ IMX485 12.8 mm 1/1.2″ IMX585 12.85 mm 1/1.2″ IMX283 15.86 mm 1″ IMX294 21.63 mm 4/3″ IMX568 8.8 mm ~1/1.8″ IMX565 14.0 mm ~1/1.1″ OX08B40 9.30 mm 1/1.73″ Resolution4056×304012.3 MP3840×21608.3 MP3840×21608.29 MP3840×21608.3 MP5496×367220.3 MP3792×282410.7 MP2448×20485.1 MP4096×300012.3 MP3840×21608.3 MP Pixel Size1.55 µm2.0 µm2.9 µm2.9 µm2.4 µm4.63 µm2.74 µm2.74 µm2.1 µm Output Format(Bit Depth)RAW8/10/12RAW10/12RAW10/12RAW10/12RAW9/10/12RAW10/12/14RAW8/10/12RAW8/10/12Up to 24-bit HDR(20/16/14/12-bit PWL) MIPI InterfaceCSI-22 or 4 LanesCSI-22 or 4 LanesCSI-22/4/8 LanesCSI-22 or 4 LanesCSI-24 Lanes onlyCSI-2 / SLVS-EC4 LanesCSI-22 or 4 LanesCSI-22 or 4 LanesCSI-2Up to 4 Lanes ⚡  SPEED & FRAME RATES Max Frame Rate(Full Resolution)60 fps@ 12.3MP72 fps@ 4K (10-bit)90 fps@ 4K (10-bit)90 fps@ 4K (10-bit)25 fps@ 20.3MP120 fps@ 4K (10-bit)79 fps@ 5.1MP42 fps@ 12.3MP36 fps@ 4K (24-bit HDR) Max Frame Rate(1080p / Sub-Res)240 fps@ 1080p~120+ fps90 fps@ 1080p (binned)~120+ fps60 fps@ 1080p~120 fps(cropped ROI)142 fps@ 1080p~90+ fps(ROI)60 fps@ 1080p Max Frame Rate(4K / High-Res)60 fps @ 4K60 fps @ 4K(12-bit)90 fps @ 4K(10-bit)60 fps @ 4K(12-bit)20 fps @ 4K(via 4L MIPI)120 fps @ 4K(10-bit)N/A(< 4K sensor)N/A(< 4K sensor)36 fps @ 4K(24-bit HDR) HDR Frame Rate30 fps(DOL-HDR mode)~30 fps(dual-exposure)N/A in datasheet(DOL/SME-HDR modes)~30 fps(STARVIS2 HDR)N/A(no native HDR)60 fps(Quad Bayer HDR)N/A(Global Shutter)N/A(Global Shutter)36 fps(4-capture HDR combine) 🌟  SENSITIVITY & LOW-LIGHT Sensor TechnologyBSI StackedExmor RSBSISTARVIS 2BSI STARVIS(Gen 1)BSISTARVIS 2BSI RollingShutterBSI STARVIS(Gen 1)BSI StackedPregius S (Gen 4)BSI StackedPregius S (Gen 4)Stacked BSIPureCel Plus-S, DCG Min. Illumination(Typical)~0.1 lux(F1.0, 1/30s)~0.01 lux(F1.0 color)Not published as luxSensitivity: 9530 digit(F5.6, 1/30s)~0.01 lux(F1.0 color)~0.1 lux(general)~0.14 lux(SNR1s)~0.5 lux(industrial)~0.5 lux(industrial)Not officially disclosed NIR SensitivityGood(BSI Stacked)Very High(STARVIS 2)High(STARVIS Gen1 BSI)Very High(+1.7× vs STARVIS)Moderate(standard BSI)High(STARVIS BSI)Good(BSI Stacked)Good(BSI Stacked)Not emphasized(automotive/visible focus) 📊  DYNAMIC RANGE & HDR Dynamic Range(Single Exposure)~74 dB(typical)~80 dB(+8 dB vs STARVIS)Not officiallydisclosed~88 dB(STARVIS 2 flagship)~74 dB(standard)~73 dB(10-bit)~73 dB(Pregius S)~73 dB(Pregius S)Not specified separately(see HDR combined) HDR Mode /HDR TypeSME-HDR(single-frame)DOL-HDR(dual-frame)Dual-Exposure HDR(no ghosting)Clear HDRSME-HDR(single-frame)DOL-HDR(dual-frame)Single-Exposure HDR(STARVIS 2)~88 dB WDRNo nativeHDR modeQuad Bayer HDR(60fps in HDR)Artifact-freeDual ADC HDR(in-pixel)Dual ADC HDR(in-pixel)4-Capture HDR(OmniVision HALE engine)+ LED Flicker Mitigation Effective WDR(HDR mode)~100 dB(DOL-HDR)~100+ dB(dual exposure)~88 dB(DOL/SME-HDR,3rd-party reported)~120 dB(single exposure)N/A~100 dB(Quad Bayer)~80 dB(Dual ADC)~80 dB(Dual ADC)140 dB(4-capture combined);82 dB single-exposure (DCG) 🔬  IMAGING FEATURES Shutter TypeRolling ShutterRolling ShutterRolling ShutterRolling ShutterRolling ShutterRolling ShutterGlobal Shutter✅ No motion blurGlobal Shutter✅ No motion blurRolling Shutter(ERS) Pixel Binning2×2 binning2×2 binning2×2 binning2×2 binning2×2 binningQuad Bayer2×2 binningNo binning(GS readout)No binning(GS readout)2×2 digital binning Multi-ROI SupportLimitedYesYes(window cropping)YesLimitedYesYes(Tracking ROI)Yes(Tracking ROI)Yes(ROI support) External Trigger /SyncSupportedSupportedSupported(sensor sync fn.)SupportedSupportedSupported✅ Precision sync✅ Precision syncSupported(frame sync input) PDAF / AutofocusSupport✅ PDAF(phase-detect AF)No native PDAFNo native PDAFNo native PDAFNo native PDAFNo native PDAFNo(GS sensor)No(GS sensor)No native PDAF ⚙  TECHNICAL & INTERFACE ADC Resolution10 / 12-bit10 / 12-bit10 / 12-bit10 / 12-bit9 / 10 / 12-bit10 / 12 / 14-bit8 / 10 / 12-bit8 / 10 / 12-bitUp to 24-bit(HDR combined) Max MIPI Speed(Per Lane)Up to 1 GbpsUp to 1.5 GbpsNot specified(4-lane, 90fps @4K)Up to 1.5 GbpsUp to 1.728 GbpsCSI: 1.728 GbpsSLVS-EC: 2.304 GUp to 2.1 Gbps(SLVS-EC)Up to 2.1 Gbps(SLVS-EC)Not officially disclosed 🏭  USE CASES & POSITIONING Sensor Class /GenerationBSI StackedConsumer/ProSTARVIS 2Security/EmbeddedSTARVIS (Gen 1)Security/IndustrialSTARVIS 2Security/Pro1-inch BSIPro/ScientificSTARVIS (Gen 1)4/3″ SecurityPregius S (Gen 4)Industrial GSPregius S (Gen 4)Industrial GSPureCel Plus-SAutomotive HDR(ASIL C hardware metrics) PrimaryApplicationsPhotography,Drones, Robotics,Rasp. Pi HQ CamSecurity, AI Edge,Robotics, ADAS,Embedded VisionSurveillance, FA,Industrial Cameras,4K SecurityOutdoor Surveillance,Medical, Scientific,Astronomy, 4K VideoAerial Imaging,Solar Photography,Cinema, IndustrialAstronomy, EAA,Broadcast, ITS,High-Speed SecurityMachine Vision,Industrial Inspection,IVD, Traffic (ANPR)Factory Automation,ITS, High-ResInspection, RoboticsAutomotive ADAS,Autonomous Driving,DVR, Machine Vision Key StrengthPDAF + 60fps+ compact sizeDual-exposure HDR+ STARVIS 2 NIR90fps 4K,same die footprintas IMX58588 dB single-shotWDR + large pixel20.3 MP highestres in lineup4K@120fps +large 4.63 µm pixelsGlobal Shutter:no rolling distortion12 MP Global Shutter:hi-res no-blur imaging140 dB HDR + LFM+ ASIL C safetyarchitecture Key LimitationSmallest sensorin lineup (1/2.3″)Smaller pixel vsIMX585 (2.0 µm)STARVIS Gen1(no dual-gain HCGreadout)Large sensor needsbigger lens format4-lane only;25fps full-resSTARVIS Gen 1(older technology)Lower sensitivitythan STARVISLower frame-ratevs IMX568 (42fps)Automotive-gradepricing & availability Price Tier(Relative)★★☆Mid-Range★★☆Mid-Range★★☆Mid-Range★★★Premium★★★Premium★★★Premium★★★Premium★★★Premium★★★Automotive Premium