Ximea MC081CG-SY-PG4 8.1MP Color USB3 Camera with SONY IMX546 CMOS Global Shutter Sensor, 44 FPS, 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.14 mm
The Ximea MC081CG-SY-PG4 is a high-performance industrial USB3 camera equipped with a SONY IMX546 8.1 MP color CMOS sensor featuring advanced Pregius™ global shutter technology. Delivering a maximum resolution of 2856 x 2848 pixels and frame rates up to 44 FPS, this compact camera (26.4 x 26.4 x 42.14 mm) excels in capturing distortion-free images in fast-motion environments. Its 2/3" sensor size with a 2.74 µm pixel pitch ensures excellent image quality and sensitivity, making it ideal for precision machine vision, inspection, and scientific imaging.
Designed for embedded and OEM applications, the MC081CGSYPG4 offers a robust USB 3.1 Micro-B interface with 5 Gbit/s throughput, supporting 8, 10, or 12-bit RAW data output. It includes hardware synchronization, programmable GPIO, and supports ROI, binning, and flat field corrections for customizable image capture. The camera’s low power consumption (2.7 W), standard C-mount lens compatibility, and wide operating temperature range (0–50°C) make it suitable for diverse industrial, medical, and aerial imaging use cases.
Features:
- 8.1 MP SONY IMX546 color CMOS sensor with Pregius™ global shutter technology
- Maximum resolution of 2856 x 2848 pixels at up to 44 FPS
- USB 3.1 Micro-B interface with 5 Gbit/s data throughput
- Supports 8, 10, and 12-bit RAW pixel data output
- Compact housing measuring 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.14 mm, weighing 35.9 g
- Standard C-mount lens interface with CS and S-mount options available
- Programmable GPIO: 3 inputs, 3 outputs, and 4 configurable LEDs
- Hardware trigger input, exposure strobe output, and synchronization features
- ROI, binning, flat field correction, and on-camera hot pixel correction
- Low power consumption of 2.7 W, optional heatsink for heat dissipation
- Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS via unified SDK/API
Applications:
- High-speed machine vision and quality inspection systems
- Scientific and medical imaging including microscopy and retinal imaging
- 3D scanning, FACS, biometrics, and facial recognition solutions
- UAV and aerial mapping for photogrammetry and videogrammetry
- Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and head-mounted cameras
- Broadcast and sports motion capture for instant replay and analysis
- Industrial automation and robotic vision systems
| Sensor vendor | SONY |
| Sensor model | IMX546 |
| Sensor technology | CMOS |
| Shutter type | Global shutter |
| Frame rate | 44 FPS |
| Resolution | 8.1 MPix |
| Sensor resolution | 2856 x 2848 |
| Sensor type | Color |
| Sensor size | 2/3" |
| Sensor active area | 7.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 11.1 mm |
| Pixel size | 2.74 µm |
| Bits | 8, 10, 12 bits |
| On-chip decimation | 2x2 |
| Interface | USB3 |
| Data interface speed | 5 Gbit/s |
| Data connector type | USB3 Micro-B |
| GPIO count | Inputs: 3, Outputs: 3 |
| Exposure minimum | 10 µs |
| Exposure maximum | 30 s |
| Power consumption | 2.7 Watt |
| Heat dissipation | Optional Heatsink |
| Lens mount | C-mount |
| Enclosure type | Standard housing |
| Physical dimensions (WHD) | 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.14 mm |
| Mass - weight | 35.9 gram |
| Ambient operating temperature | 0 - 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -25 - 60 °C |
