Canon has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in imaging technology by developing a new 410-megapixel, 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor. This surpasses all previous records for pixel count on a sensor of this size.
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Designed for applications demanding extreme resolution, such as surveillance, medical imaging, and industrial inspection, the sensor offers unprecedented detail. With a resolution of 24K (198 times HD and 12 times 8K), it allows for extensive cropping and enlargement without compromising image quality.
Traditionally, such high megapixel counts have been limited to medium-format sensors. However, Canon’s innovation lies in cramming these pixels onto a 35mm full-frame sensor, enabling compatibility with existing lens systems.
This feat required significant engineering advancements, including a redesigned circuitry pattern and a “back-illuminated stacked formation” that interlayers pixel segments and signal processing. This architecture enables a remarkable readout speed of 3,280 megapixels per second, supporting video capture at eight frames per second. A monochrome version further enhances performance, allowing for 100-megapixel video at 24 frames per second by binning four pixels together.
While immediate consumer applications may be limited, this technological breakthrough demonstrates the potential for future high-resolution imaging solutions, catering to the demands of photography enthusiasts seeking unparalleled detail.