Sony announced new (IMX118CQT) 18MP BSI (Type 1/2.3) Sensor for use in consumer digital cameras, currently Sony is using this sensor in its TX 200V ultra slim camera.
Compared to current Sony (IMX078CQK) 12 MP BSI CMOS sensor the new (IMX118CQT) 18MP BSI Sensor is 80% faster, consumes 35% less energy and produces low noise.
Main features
■ Diagonal 7.76 mm (Type 1/2.3) 18.47M-effective pixels (4968H × 3718V)
■ Pixel size: 1.26 µm unit pixel
■ Supports 18.47M-pixel imaging at approx. 24 frame/s
■ Back-illuminated CMOS image sensor that achieves both higher pixel count and high picture quality
■ Achieves low-power readout mode (1632H × 408V, 30 frame/s) for live view
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