Through the addition of a pixel-level, dual-conversion gain (DCG) switch, the sensor combines two modes of operation in one pixel design – a high conversion gain (HCG) mode with increased sensitivity and low read noise for low-light scenes and a low conversion gain (LCG) mode for large charge handling capacity in bright scenes. A 5dB increase in SNR, almost two full f-stops of range for the camera lens aperture, is achievable under low-light conditions without sacrificing performance in high-light environments, where MT9H004 can achieve a 47dB max SNR. Other MT9H004 features include 16MP still image capture at 10fps, live-view video support, and 1080p/30fps high-definition video recording.
Between February 17 and March 31, EDN’s worldwide readers will use an online ballot (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/886ZQ6R) to select the winners from among these finalists. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on May 2 in San Jose, Calif.
The MT9H004 image sample is below (click to expand):
Congrats to all Aptina friends involved!
ReplyDeleteNice image! But for the innovation award, what is the major innovation in this design?
ReplyDeleteMy question is: When are we going to se an Aptina APS-C sensor in a commercial camera? Who is going to be the first camera brand to use one?
ReplyDelete"Who is going to be the first camera brand to use one?"
ReplyDeleteThe Nikon 1 model J1 and V1 Mirrorless cameras introduced in October 2011! They use the 10MP Aptina Sensor.
Not exactly this sensor. The resolution spec is different in J1/V1.
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