High-Resolution, High-Sensitivity, Low-Noise Image Sensors
The CMOS sensor is one of the key components of a digital SLR camera. Canon provider conducts development and production of CMOS sensors using proprietary technology. Canon currently uses three different sizes of CMOS sensor: 35 mm full-frame, APS-H, and APS-C.Canon's CMOS sensors feature large size and high resolution*1 (Up to approximately 21.1 million pixels with a 35 mm full-frame CMOS sensor), excellent sensitivity (low noise), and a wide dynamic range. It's featured with eight-channel signal reading, as well as compatibility with high-speed continuous shooting of approximately 10 frames per second and full HD movies supported by DIGIC, Canon's CMOS sensors facilitate new levels of still image and movie expression that far surpass those of film cameras.
35 mm Full-Frame CMOS Sensor
- *1 Resolution
The effective pixels of CMOS sensors are as follows.
| Sensor size | Imaging screen size | Installed products | Effective pixels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 mm full-frame | Approx. 36 x 24 mm | EOS-1D X / | Approx. 18.1 million |
| EOS 5D Mark III | Approx. 22.3 million | ||
| EOS-1Ds Mark III / EOS 5D Mark II | Approx. 21.1 million | ||
| APS-H size | Approx. 27.9 x 18.6 mm | EOS-1D Mark IV | Approx. 16.1 million |
| APS-C size | Approx. 22.3 x 14.9 mm | EOS 7D / EOS 60D / EOS REBEL T3i (EOS 600D) / |
Approx. 18.0 million |
| Approx. 22.0 x 14.7 mm | EOS Rebel T3 (EOS 1100D) | Approx. 12.2 million |
