Sony FCB-ER9500
4K Ultra HD 25x Zoom Color Block Camera with IMX678 Starvis2 Sensor
NDAA Compliant
SKU
FCB-ER9500
Quick Overview
- Resolution: 4K60P (3840 x 2160)
- Sensor: Sony IMX678 STARVIS™2 (1/1.8-type, 8.4MP)
- Optical Zoom: 25x (F1.6-F4.8)
- Field of View: 59° (wide) to 2.8° (tele)
- Low Light: 0.028 lux minimum illumination
- Compliance: NDAA compliant
- Interface: HDMI output, VISCA control
- Operating Temp: -5°C to +60°C
- Dimensions: 56 × 64 × 125 mm
- Weight: 464g
Experience advanced imaging performance with the Sony FCB-ER9500 — an NDAA Compliant 4K60P color block camera designed for industrial and machine vision excellence. Powered by Sony’s IMX678 STARVIS™2 4K sensor and a 25x optical zoom lens, this camera delivers extraordinary clarity and precision across every frame.
The Sony FCBER9500 ensures smooth, detailed image transitions from wide-angle to telephoto, capturing fine details essential for automation, inspection, and quality assurance applications. Built to meet NDAA compliance standards, it’s trusted for use in secure and government-affiliated installations in addition to industrial environments worldwide.
With its robust design, superior low‑light performance, and flexible integration, the Sony FCB-ER9500 is engineered for industrial automation, process monitoring, and visual inspection systems that demand reliability, compliance, and exceptional 4K image fidelity.
Key Features:
- NDAA compliant for secure deployment
- 4K60P image output (3840 x 2160)
- IMX678 STARVIS™2 4K CMOS image sensor
- 25x optical zoom (F1.6–F4.8, 59° to 2.8° HFOV)
- High-resolution, low-noise imaging
- Electronic image stabilization and WDR support
Industrial Applications:
- Industrial automation and inspection
- Precision engineering and quality control
- Government, defense, and security systems
- Research, testing, and medical imaging
| Model | FCBER9500 |
| Image Sensor | 1/1.8-type IMX678 STARVIS™2 CMOS Progressive scan CMOS image sensor (Approx. 8.40M pixels) |
| Number of Total Pixels (H) x(V) | 3856 x 2200, 8.48M [pixels] |
| Number of Effective Pixels (H) x(V) | 3856 x 2180, 8.40M [pixels] |
| Number of Recommended Recording Pixels (H) x(V) | 3840 x 2160, 8.29M [pixels] |
| Magnification | 25[times] |
| Angle of View [degree] | Horizontal: Approx. 59.0 (Wide), Approx. 2.8 (Tele) Vertical:Approx. 35.0 (Wide), Approx. 1.5 (Tele) Diagnol:Approx. 65.0 (Wide), Approx. 3.2 (Tele) |
| F Value | F1.6 (Wide) to F4.8 (Tele) |
| Zoom Motor | Stepping motor |
| Focus Motor | Stepping motor |
| Iris | Stepping motor |
| IRCF | Meter Galvano method |
| Output Image SIze (H x V) | 3840 × 2160, 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720 |
| Output Mode | [4K]2160p/60, 2160p/59.94, 2160p/50, 2160p/30, 2160p/29.97, 2160p/25 [FHD]1080p/60,1080p/59.94,1080i/60,1080i/59.94,1080p/50,1080i/50,1080p/30,1080p/29.97,1 080p/25 [HD]720p/60, 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 720p/30, 720p/29.97,720p/25 [SD]*1 480p/60, 480p/59.94, 576p/50 *1 Test mode |
| Synchronized Codes | [4K] Comparable to CEA861-F [FHD] Progressive - Comparable to CEA861-D [HD] Interlace - Comparable to CEA861-D |
| Minimum Illumination | 50 [IRE], ICR OFF, IRIS OPEN, AGC MAX(28[Step]) Hi Sens ON 0.028[lx] |
| Minimum Illumination | 50 [IRE], ICR OFF, IRIS OPEN, AGC MAX(28[Step]) Hi Sens ON 0.170[lx] |
| Recommended Illumination | 100 lx to 100,000 lx |
| Image S/N | 50 dB (Weight On) |
| Gain | Auto/Manual (0 dB to 50.0 dB), 0 to 28 steps |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1 to 1/10000 s, 22 steps |
| Sync System | Internal |
| Exposure Control | 0 dB to ± 10.5 dB, 15 steps |
| Backlight Compensation | Yes |
| Gamma | Standard / Straight gamma |
| Aperture Control | 16 steps |
| White Balance | Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push WB, Manual WB, Outdoor Auto, Sodium Vapor Lamp (Fix/Auto/Outdoor Auto), Spot AWB |
| AE (Auto Exposure Mode) | Full Auto, Manual, Priority mode (shutter/iris), EV compensation, Spot AE, Slow AE |
| Zoom | 25x Optical Zoom, 30x StableZoom*1, 12x Digital Zoom |
| Lens (wide to tele) | 25x Optical Zoom Lens f = 6.5 mm to 162.5 mm, F1.6 to 4.8 |
| Zoom Mode | Standard Mode / Variable Mode / Direct Mode |
| Focusing System | Auto Focus (Normal AF, Interval AF, Zoom Trigger), AF Sensitivity (normal, low), Manual (Standard, Variable, Direct), One Push Trigger, Full Scan One Push Trigger, Near Limit, ICR-on Correction, Spot Focus |
| Minimum Object Distance (wide end to tele end) | 100 mm to 1200 mm |
| Auto ICR | Yes:ON (B&W / Color) |
| Wide Dynamic Range (Wide-D) | Yes |
| Visibility Enhancer | Yes |
| Defog | Yes (low/mid/high) |
| Noise Reduction | Yes (3D + 2D / Independent setting (3D, 2D)) |
| Image Stabilization | Yes: Super image stabilizer (Super / Super+) |
| Spot Light Avoidance | Yes |
| Motion Detection | Yes |
| Privacy Zone Masking | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Slow AE Response | Yes |
| Picture Effects | Monochrome |
| Electronic-Flip (E-FLIP) | Yes |
| Mirror Image | Yes |
| Slow Shutter | Yes |
| Temperature Readout | Yes |
| Title Display | Yes (20 characters / line, max. 11 lines) |
| Camera Mode Display | Yes (English) |
| Video Output | Digital : Y/Pb/Pr 4:2:2 (HDMI*2) Y:8bit. C:8bit RGB 4:4:4 (HDMI*2) R:8bit G:8bit B:8bit |
| Camera Control Interface | VISCA protocol (CMOS 3.3V Level, 5.5V tolerance); Baud Rate : 9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 115.2 kbps, Stop bit: 1 bit |
| Image Signal Output | Compliant with TMDS(2160p,1080p,1080i,720p) |
| Power Supply | 7.0 V to 12.0 V DC |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 5.8 W (Typ. DC IN 7-12V, zoom/focus inactive)) |
| Operating Temperature | -5 °C to +60 °C (23 °F to +140 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (Absolute humidity: 36 g/m3) |
| Storage Humidity | 20% to 95% (Absolute humidity: 36 g/m3) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 56 × 64 × 125 mm (2 1/4 × 2 5/8 × 5 in.) |
| Mass | 464 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the power requirement for the FCB-ER9500?
The camera operates on 7.0V to 12.0V DC with approximately 5.8W power consumption.
Does the FCB-ER9500 support remote zoom and focus control?
Yes, both zoom and focus are electronically controlled via VISCA protocol commands.
What is the difference between the FCB-ER9500 and FCB-ER8530?
The FCB-ER9500 features a newer IMX678 STARVIS2 sensor with superior low-light performance (0.028 lux vs 0.12 lux) and supports 4K60P output, while the FCB-ER8530 offers 30x optical zoom compared to 25x.
Can I integrate the FCB-ER9500 into an existing vision system?
Yes, the HDMI output and VISCA control protocol ensure compatibility with most machine vision and industrial automation systems.
Is technical documentation and SDK support available for developers?
Yes, technical manuals, VISCA command lists, and integration documentation are available, with engineering support provided.
