Canon has shattered industry benchmarks with the announcement of its latest innovation: a 410-megapixel CMOS sensor, the highest-resolution full-frame sensor ever developed. With a staggering 24,592 x 16,704 pixel count, this sensor redefines imaging possibilities across a spectrum of applications, including advanced surveillance, medical diagnostics, and industrial imaging.
Designed in a compact 35 mm full-frame format, the sensor integrates cutting-edge technology to deliver resolution equivalent to 24K—198 times greater than Full HD and 12 times higher than 8K. This incredible pixel density allows users to crop and zoom into any portion of an image while preserving pristine detail. Canon’s approach combines compatibility with full-frame lenses and the miniaturization of equipment, offering a powerful yet portable solution for professionals.
The sensor employs a revolutionary back-illuminated stacked architecture, where the pixel and signal processing layers are interwoven, paired with a re-engineered circuitry layout. This design enables a record-breaking readout speed of 3,280 megapixels per second, facilitating 8 frames per second for high-resolution video capture. Additionally, a “four-pixel binning” feature enhances low-light performance by treating four adjacent pixels as one, allowing for brighter imaging and supporting 100-megapixel video recording at 24 frames per second.
This advancement builds on Canon’s legacy of groundbreaking imaging technologies, such as ultra-sensitive CMOS and SPAD sensors capable of detecting the faintest light. The introduction of this 410-megapixel sensor positions Canon at the forefront of innovation, poised to drive progress in fields that demand extreme resolution and clarity.
The sensor is set to make its public debut at the SPIE Photonics West conference in San Francisco from January 28-30, 2025, where attendees can witness firsthand how Canon continues to push the boundaries of imaging science.
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