Canon has announced a new ultra-high-resolution sensor intended for use in specialized industrial equipment and instrumentation, as well as surveillance and crime-prevention tools. Although Canon mentioned its potential use in the “field of visual expression,” no specific camera series was cited to be in development for this sensor as of yet.
The sensor is a 29.2 x 20.2mm APS-H format CMOS sensor with a resolution of approximately 250MP. It will offer the highest number of pixels (19,580 x 12,600) for a CMOS sensor smaller than the full-frame format. Improvements in signal-processing technology and circuit miniaturization enable the sensor to avoid signal delays and discrepancies that would normally plague CMOS sensors with such high resolution. Its signal readout speed is listed as 1.25 billion pixels per second and allows for video capture at a speed of 5 frames per second. Video footage from the prototype camera used in conjunction with the new sensor created image resolution of approximately 125x that of full HD and 30x that of 4K video. This ultra-high-definition image enables the cropping and magnifying of video images without sacrificing resolution and clarity.
While Canon hasn’t announced a specific camera to use with this sensor, you can be sure that the technology will find a place in video cameras for specialized industrial uses and, with the Canon 5DS as an example, will most likely find its way into consumer cameras before long.
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does this have to be mirrorless do to the vibration factor showing in the 5ds slower shutter speeds?
At this time Canon has only announced creation of the sensor, they have not necessarily opted to make a camera for it yet. As far as vibrations on the 5DS questions goes, I am not sure I understand the question as you have asked it. Can you please restate it or elaborate on it for me? Thank you in advance.