- Edited
Exciting news for our users: we've now integrated the support for Sony IMX462 sensor into our firmware! This means enhanced low-light performance, allowing for clear, detailed imaging in dim conditions. It's a game-changer for operations that run from dusk till dawn or in less illuminated environments.
Key Highlights:
- Superior Low-Light Imaging: Capture crisp, vibrant images in low-light conditions, thanks to Sony® STARVIS™ technology
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Size: 1/2.8"
- Type: Color, rolling shutter CMOS sensor
What's Next?
Ready to elevate your projects with our new IMX462 sensor integration? There are two options:
- Modular approach: OAK-FFC-IMX462 can be connected to an FFC baseboard, great for prototyping and flexibility
- Upcoming OAK Thermal combines IMX462 with a thermal sensor to provide a perception solution capable of operating in any environment
Comparison
We have tested the IMX462 with many other sensors, and it's clear that IMX462 is much better for low-light performance than anything else. Some notes:
- ISO means sensitivity, basically an analog/digital gain. Value 100 is the default value (means no gain), while value 200 would be 2x gain. The downside of ISO is that it leads to grain, as it also amplifies noise, that's why you'd always first want to increase the exposure time, then ISO (gain).
- For all sensors, except IMX462, exposure is max (30ms), and ISO varies between sensor
- For IMX462, exposure isn't even at max, and it still produces much better images at low light compared to any other sensor we have tested