In-Stat Report on Image Sensors Market

In-Stat reports that in 2006, image sensors for camera phones comprised over three-quarters of all image sensors shipped. CMOS sensors dominated CCDs in units shipped in 2006.

CMOS also made inroads into digital still cameras and camcorders in 2006, two markets that traditionally have been dominated by CCDs. CMOS sensors held nearly 80% share of image sensor shipments in 2006. CCDs continued to dominate the point-and-shoot sweet spot of the camera market. CCDs also remain strong in security cameras and camcorders.