sept-1, 2010 ·
Canon today announced the successful development of its APS-H-size (approx. 29.2 x 20.2mm) CMOS image sensor capable of delivering an image resolution of 120 megapixels (13,280 x 9,184 pixels), making it industry’s highest level resolution for this class of CMOS sensors. The new sensor beats Canon own highest-resolution CMOS sensors of the same size which has capability of 16.1 million pixels, by 7.5 times, offering a 2.4-fold improvement in resolution. The high resolution capability was achieved through modification of the method that is employed in controlling the readout circuit timing, making it possible to achieve a maximum output speed of approximately 9.5 frames per second, supporting the continuous shooting of ultra-high-resolution images. The new sensor also incorporates a full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) video output capability from approximately one-sixtieth-sized section of its total surface area. Furthermore, the new sensor is capable of image confirmation across a wide image area, with it Full-HD video viewing of a selected portion of the overall frame.
