Point Grey Unveils Sony Low-Cost Global Shutter CMOS Sensor

Point Grey video features new Sony global shutter sensor, the 1/1.2-inch IMX249, that appears to be a slower low-cost version of the last year's IMX174. Both sensor share the same 1920 x 1200 resolution, same 5.86um pixel size, but the new IMX249 supports 40fps speed in 10b mode or 30fps at 12b, while the older IMX174 supports 162fps.