Sony image sensor
IMX178 cameras
16 camera models built on the Sony IMX178 sensor, covering microscopy cameras, astronomy cameras, industrial & analytical cameras and intelligent imaging cameras. Compare their published specifications.
Datasheet variants in this range
IMX178 (C,RS) · IMX178 (M,RS) · IMX178(C) · IMX178(M) · Sony IMX178 color CMOS · Sony IMX178 monochrome CMOS · Sony IMX178(C) · Sony IMX178(C) 1/1.8" (6.22×4.67 mm) · Sony IMX178LLJ · Sony IMX178LQJ
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Models
Cameras using the IMX178
| Model | Sensor variant | Resolution | Pixel Size | Frame Rate | Shutter Type | Interface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E3CMOS06300KMAMicroscopy Cameras | IMX178 (M,RS) | 6.3M (3072×2048) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | 30 fps @ 3072×2048; 50 fps @ 1536×1024 | Rolling Shutter | USB3.0 |
| E3CMOS06300KPAMicroscopy Cameras | IMX178 (C,RS) | 6.3M (3072×2048) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | 15 fps @ 3072×2048; 26 fps @ 1536×1024 | Rolling Shutter | USB3.0 |
| E3ISPM06300KPAMicroscopy Cameras | IMX178 (C,RS) | 6.3M (3072×2048) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | 30 fps @ 3072×2048; 38 fps @ 1536×1024 | Rolling Shutter | USB3.0 |
| E3ISPM06300KPBMicroscopy Cameras | IMX178 (C,RS) | 6.3M (3072×2048) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | 59 fps @ 3072×2048; 59 fps @ 1536×1024 | Rolling Shutter | USB3.0 |
| ECMOS05300KPAMicroscopy Cameras | IMX178(C) | 5.3M (3072×1728) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | 5.5 fps @ 3072×1728; 35 fps @ 1280×720 | Rolling Shutter | USB2.0 |
| G3M178CAstronomy Cameras | Sony IMX178 color CMOS | 6.2 MP (3040 × 2048) | 2.4 µm | 58.6 fps | Rolling shutter | USB 3.0 |
| G3M178MAstronomy Cameras | Sony IMX178 monochrome CMOS | 6.2 MP (3040 × 2048) | 2.4 µm | 58.6 fps | Rolling shutter | USB 3.0 |
| I3CMOS06300KMAIndustrial & Analytical Cameras | Sony IMX178LLJ | 6.3 MP (3072×2048) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | 58.7 fps @ 3072×2048; 59.5 fps @ 1536×1024 | Rolling Shutter | USB3.0 |
| I3ISPM06300KPAIndustrial & Analytical Cameras | Sony IMX178LQJ | 6.3 MP (3072×2048) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | 58.7 fps @ 3072×2048; 59.5 fps @ 1536×1024 | Rolling Shutter | USB3.0 |
| IUA6300KMAIndustrial & Analytical Cameras | Sony IMX178LLJ | 6.3MP (3072×2048) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | 59.9 fps @ 3072×2048; 59.9 fps @ 1536×1024 | Rolling Shutter | USB3.0 (USB3.1 GEN1) |
| IUA6300KPAIndustrial & Analytical Cameras | Sony IMX178LQJ | 6.3MP (3072×2048) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | 59.8 fps @ 3072×2048; 59.5 fps @ 1536×1024 | Rolling Shutter | USB3.0 (USB3.1 GEN1) |
| UA630CAMicroscopy Cameras | IMX178(C) | 6.3M (3072×2048) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | 5 fps @ 3072×2048; 20 fps @ 1536×1024 | Rolling Shutter | USB2.0 |
| UA630MAMicroscopy Cameras | IMX178(M) | 6.3M (3072×2048) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | 5 fps @ 3072×2048; 20 fps @ 1536×1024 | Rolling Shutter | USB2.0 |
| WECAM5MPAIntelligent Imaging Cameras | Sony IMX178(C) 1/1.8" (6.22×4.67 mm) | 5MP (2592×1944) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | LAN/Wi-Fi: 30 fps @ 2592×1944 | — | LAN Wi-Fi 802.11ac |
| XCAM1080PHBIntelligent Imaging Cameras | Sony IMX178(C) | 5MP (2592×1944) | 2.4 μm × 2.4 μm | HDMI: 30 fps@1920×1080; Wi-Fi: 25 fps@1920×1080 | Rolling shutter | HDMI, Wi-Fi |
| XFCAM1080PHBIntelligent Imaging Cameras | Sony IMX178(C) 1/1.8" (6.22×4.67 mm) | 5MP (2592×1944) | 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm | HDMI: 30 fps @ 1080P Wi-Fi: 25 fps @ 1080P | Rolling Shutter | HDMI Wi-Fi |
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