Canon’s sensor lineup has expanded to add five new sensors, including one Super 35mm and one Full Frame 50-megapixel sensor. It appears as though the additions are new to third party sales, although might have existed in previous Canon models.

All five sensors are rolling shutter CMOS sensors, designed primarily for surveillance, rather than photography or video, despite the physical size of a couple of them.

12MP 1 Inch CMOS 4K Sensor

This is a 12-megapixel 1″ CMOS sensor suitable for both video and still image photography.

Filter Type – RGB
Sensitivity – 22,000 e/lx/sec @Analog gain x1 (TBD)
Sensor Size – 1 inch
Number of Effective Pixels – 4000x 3000 (Horizontal x Vertical)
Pixel Size – 3.2 um x 3.2 um
Shutter – Rolling shutter 12 bit, 24 fps (All Pixels)
Maximum Frame Rate – 10 bit, 60 fps (4K2K)
Saturation 22,000 e (TBD) @ Analog gain x 1
Dark Random Noise – 2.8 e rms @Analog gain x16 (TBD)
Dark Current – 17 e/sec (TBD) @package reverse side 60℃
Drive Frequency – 27 MHz (recommended)
Output Channels – Data: 12 lanes, Clock: 2 lanes
Output Format – LVDS output maximum 648 Mbps @12 bit
Power Consumption – 540 mW(Typ.) @All pixels readout 24fps (12bit)
Power Supply Voltages 3.3V, 1.8 V
Package Type – 150 pin ceramic LGA
Package Size – 25.10 mm x 22.20 mm x 2.99 mm

12MP 1/1.7 Inch CMOS Sensor

This is a 12-megapixel 1/1.7″ CMOS sensor capable of capturing 4000×3000 still images at up to 15 frames per second.

Filter Type – RGB
Sensitivity – 8,900 e/lx/sec @Analog gain x1 (TBD)
Sensor Size – 1 / 1.7 inch
Number of Effective Pixels 4000x 3000 (Horizontal x Vertical)
Pixel Size – 1.86 um x 1.86 um
Shutter – Rolling shutter 12 bit, 15 fps (All Pixels)
Maximum Frame Rate – 11 bit, 30 fps (4K2K)
Saturation – 12,000 e (TBD) @Analog gain x1
Dark Random Noise – 1.3 e rms @Analog gain x16 (TBD)
Dark Current – 7 e/sec (TBD) @package reverse side 60℃
Drive Frequency – 27 MHz (recommended)
Output Channels – Data: 12 lanes, Clock: 4 lanes
Output Format – LVDS output maximum 648 Mbps @12bit
Power Consumption – 0.52 W (Typ.) @All pixels readout 15 fps (12bit)
Power Supply Voltages 3.5V, 3.4V, 3.3 V, 1.8 V
Package Type – 129 pin ceramic LGA
Package Size – 15.80 mm x 14.90 mm x 2.10 mm

2.8MP 1/2.32 Inch High Dynamic range CMOS Sensor

Designed for low noise, this is a 2.81-megapixel 1/2.32″ HDR CMOS sensor. It puts out an effective 1936×1456 pixels at up to 60 frames per second.

Filter Type – RGB
Sensitivity (e/lx/sec) 25,000 (Green) @Analog gain x1 (TBD)
Sensor Size – 1 / 2.32 inch equivalent
Number of Effective Pixels 1936 x 1456 (Horizontal x Vertical)
Pixel Size – 3.2 um x 3.2 um
Scan Type – Progressive scan
Shutter – Rolling shutter 120 dB, HDR
Dynamic Range – 75dB, Normal
Maximum Frame Rate (All Pixels) – 60 fps, Normal, 30 fps, HDR
Operating Temperature – -40℃ ~ 105℃（-40°F ~ 221°F）
Saturation – 23,000 e @Analog gain x1 (TBD)
Dark Random Noise – 2.7 e rms @Analog gain x4 (TBD)
Dark Current – 13 e/sec @Analog gain x 1, 60℃ (TBD), TBD @room temperature
Drive Frequency – 24MHz (recommended)
Output Channels – Data: 4 lanes, Clock: 1 lane MIPI-CSI2 output maximum 576 Mbps
Output Format – @in all-pixel operating mode 12bit, 60fps
Power Consumption – 300mW (Typ.) @using all pixels 60 fps (TBD)
Power Supply Voltages 3.3 V, 1.8 V, 1.2V
Package Type – 94 pin ceramic LGA
Package Size – 15.07 mm x 13.37 mm x 2.74 mm

Super 35mm 4K 9.34MP CMOS Sensor

This Super 35mm CMOS sensor is capable of producing 4K video at up to 60 frames per second with a high sensitivity.

Filter Type – RGB
Sensitivity – 72,000 e/lx/sec @Analog gain x1 (TBD)
Sensor Size – super 35mm (Diagonal30 mm)
Number of Effective Pixels 4112x 2248 (Horizontal x Vertical)
Pixel Size – 6.4 um x 6.4 um
Shutter – Rolling shutter
Maximum Frame Rate 12bit, 60 fps (All Pixels)
Saturation – 39,000 e(TBD) @Analog gain x1
Dark Random Noise – 2.7 e rms @Analog gain x 8 (TBD)
Dark Current – 54 e/sec(TBD) @package reverse side 60℃
Drive Frequency – 72 MHz (recommended)
Output Channels – Data: 24 lanes, Clock: 2 lanes
Output Format – LVDS output maximum 576 Mbps @12 bit
Power Consumption – 2 W (Typ.) @All pixels readout 60 fps
Power Supply Voltages 3.3V, 2.1 V, 1.8 V, 1.0V, 0.85V, -1.2V
Package Type – 154 pin ceramic LCC
Package Size – 46.00 mm x 38.00 mm x 3.59 mm

Full Frame 50MP CMOS Sensor

This is the only full frame CMOS sensor in the new lineup. It has a 50.6 million effective pixels, low noise and reduced dark current. This could potentially be the sensor found in the Canon 5DS, which is also 50.6-megapixels and offers a similar maximum frame rate. If the 5DS and 5DSR are about to be released by a new ultra-high resolution EOS R mirrorless camera, it makes sense for Canon to let this one out to third parties now.