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Digital still cameras (DSC) and digital video cameras (DVC) continue to move towards CMOS image sensor technology, largely due to its ability to deliver HD video. The DSC/DVC market is shifting to accommodate changing consumer demands and CMOS image sensors are the leading contender to address these market trends:

  • Consumers are seeking out small profile, highly portable flash-based video cameras that offer high quality image capture and HD video;
  • New social media and video sharing platforms, such as YouTube and Facebook, drive demand for affordable, high quality recording devices offering HD; and
  • Consumer preference is shifting towards owning one device that can capture the best still and HD video images.

  • Given these trends, it is clear that OmniVision's CMOS image sensor solutions are ideally suited to address the converging DSC and DVC markets.

    OmniVision's proprietary OmniPixel3-HS™ and OmniBSI™ architectures give it a clear advantage over competing CMOS image sensor products because they enable best-in-class image quality, color reproduction and low-light performance. OmniVision is exceptionally well positioned to capitalize on the growing DSC/DVC market segment by delivering industry-leading pixel technologies, 720p or 1080p HD video at 30/60 fps, -- the standard for HD -- and high-speed burst technologies not available in CCDs.

    A Market in Transition

    The market for CMOS image sensors targeting DSC and DVC applications is forecast to rise from 25.3 million units in 2009 to 56 million units by 2013, with nearly 40 million going into DVCs. Because of CMOS' performance capabilities, high levels of integration, CCD-equivalent (or better) image quality and competitive pricing, Techno Systems Research (TSR) further predicts that CCD shipments will decline by nearly 22 million units per year over the same period. OmniVision is well positioned to take full advantage of these trends as more consumers are demanding HD video, uncompromised image quality and good overall camera performance.

    OmniVision Offers an Extensive Digital Still Camera and Digital Video Portfolio

    OmniVision offers a rich product portfolio to address DSC and DVC applications. Its sensors can deliver up to 3000 mV/lux-sec low-light performance and offer full 720p and 1080p HD video. OmniVision's OmniPixel3-HS and OmniBSI technologies both achieve strong performance for DSC/DVC applications, with best in class low light sensitivity and market leadership for both small and big pixel technology.

    OV5633 OV5653 OV9810
    Application Entry level DSC/DVC Best-in-class quality DSC/DVC Volume zone DSC/DVC
    Resolution 5 MP 5 MP 9 MP
    Pixel Type OmniPixel3-HS™ - 1.75µ OmniBSI™ - 1.75µ OmniPixel3-HS&trade - 1.75µ
    Optical Size 1/3.2" 1/3.2" 1/2.3"
    Sensitivity 960 mV/(lux-sec) > 1400 mV/(lux-sec) 960 mV/(lux-sec)
    Array Size 2592x1944 @15fps 2592x1944 @15fps 3488x2616 @ 8.9fps
    Video 720p@60fps 720p@60fps
    with 2x2 binning
    720p@60fps
    with 2x2 binning
    Full HD 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
    Interface 10-bit Parallel
    2-Lane MIPI
    10-bit Parallel
    2-Lane MIPI
    12-bit Parallel
    2-Lane MIPI
    Package CSP2 CSP3 CSP3
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