Adimec on Smaller Pixels in Security

Adimec blog's recent post discusses the benefits and issues of using smartphone-style small pixels in 24/7 security camera applications. The pros and cons of small pixels are:

Pros:

• Lower costs and weight through smaller sensors, optics, and cameras
• Increased resolution with same sensor size and optics
• Sensitivity in dim light is acceptable
• Color reproduction can be good enough

Cons:

• Give up global shutter (get rolling shutter)
• Slower frame rates
• More noise
• Lower full well capacity
• Lower MTF
• Optical/Electrical crosstalk
• Lower quality available optics

Thanks to GA for the link!