Ximea MC124MG-SY-PG4-HDR 12.4MP Monochrome USB3 Camera with SONY IMX535 CMOS Global Shutter Sensor, 29 FPS, 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.14 mm
The Ximea MC124MG-SY-PG4-HDR is a precision-engineered industrial USB 3.1 Gen1 camera equipped with the 12.4 Megapixel SONY IMX535 monochrome CMOS sensor featuring Pregius™ global shutter technology. Delivering a resolution of 4128 x 3008 pixels with 2.74 µm pixel size, the camera captures full-frame images at 29 FPS with outstanding image uniformity and sharpness. Its 1/1.1” sensor size offers an active imaging area of 11 x 8.2 mm and a 14 mm diagonal, optimized for scientific, medical, and industrial applications demanding high resolution and minimal motion distortion.
The MC124MGSYPG4HDR supports 8, 10, and 12-bit RAW digital output and integrates a dual ADC architecture for superior HDR imaging. Data is transferred via a USB 3.0 Micro-B interface at 5 Gbit/s, with optional connectors for embedded vision integration. The 26.4 x 26.4 mm form factor makes it one of the smallest high-resolution cameras in its class. On-chip downsampling, flexible region-of-interest control, hardware/software triggers, GPIO (3 inputs / 3 outputs), auto gain/exposure, hot pixel correction, and support across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments further enhance its usability for machine vision, automation, and portable systems.
Features:
- 12.4 MP resolution (4128 x 3008) with SONY IMX535 CMOS sensor
- Global shutter with Pregius™ technology for motion-free imaging
- High-speed 29 FPS frame rate at full resolution
- 2.74 µm pixel size and 1/1.1” sensor format for fine detail capture
- Dual ADC architecture enabling high dynamic range (HDR) imaging
- USB 3.1 Gen1 interface with 5 Gbit/s data transfer speed
- Compact form factor: 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.14 mm, weight only 35.9g
- 8/10/12-bit RAW pixel data output with flexible image formats
- On-chip downsampling and decimation (2x2)
- Low power consumption (2.9W), passive or optional heatsink cooling
- GPIO with 3 inputs and 3 outputs, opto-isolated I/O and LED indicators
- Hardware and software trigger support with exposure sync/strobe output
- Lens compatibility with standard C-Mount; CS, M12 and board-level optional
- Advanced host-side processing: ROI, LUT, sharpening, hot pixel correction
- Multi-platform support: Windows, Linux, MacOS
Applications:
- Machine Vision & Automation: Quality inspection, metrology, semiconductor and electronics imaging
- Medical & Scientific Imaging: Ophthalmology, histology, retinal imaging, microscopy, cell biology
- 3D Scanning & Biometrics: FACS, face recognition, people counting, eye tracking, body scanning
- Virtual & Augmented Reality: Motion capture, 360° panoramic imaging, head-mounted cameras
- Aerial Imaging: UAV/UAS drone photogrammetry and mapping applications
- Broadcast & Sports Analysis: High-speed replays, motion analysis for sports and live events
- Portable Vision Systems: Compact robotics, mobile inspection units, embedded vision
- Low-Latency Streaming: Real-time video for remote education, labs, and live demonstrations (LoLa systems)
| Resolution | 12.4 MPix |
| Sensor resolution | 4128 x 3008 |
| Sensor vendor | SONY |
| Sensor model | IMX535 |
| Sensor type | Monochrome |
| Sensor technology | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.1" |
| Sensor active area | 11 x 8.2 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 14 mm |
| Pixel size | 2.74 µm |
| Shutter type | Global shutter |
| Frame rate | 29 FPS |
| Bits | 8, 10, 12 bits |
| On-chip downsampling | 2x2 |
| 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 | 14 µs |
| Exposure maximum | 30 s |
| Power consumption | 2.9 Watt |
| Heat dissipation | Optional Heatsink |
| Special features | Dual ADC |
| Gain analog max | 24 dB |
| 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 |
| Feature set for xiC family | Technology |
| Sensor technology | CMOS, Pregius™ technology |
| Acquisition modes | Global shutter |
| Digital Output | 8, 10, 12 bit RAW pixel data digitization |
| USB3 Interface | USB 3.1 default Micro-B with screw lock threads, optional Type-C, flex flat ribbon cable or Micro Coax connectors for embedded vision |
| General purpose I/O | 1x opto-isolated input, 1x opto-isolated output, and 2 non-isolated bidirectional I/O, 4X user configurable LEDs |
| Synchronization | Hardware trigger input, software trigger, exposure strobe output, busy output |
| Power requirements | Bus powered via USB3 interface |
| Lens mount | Standard C mount. Available options are CS mount, S-mount (M12) adapter and board level |
| Processing | |
|---|---|
| Partial image readout | ROI / AOI (region / area of interest); Skipping and Binning modes supported |
| Image processing | Host based de-Bayering; sharpening; Gamma; color matrix; true color CMS; lookup table (LUT); hue; saturation; sharpness; white balance |
| Hot pixel correction | On camera storage of up to 5000 pixel coordinates; host assisted correction |
| Auto adjustments | Auto white balance; auto gain; auto exposure |
| Flat field corrections | Host assisted pixel level shading and lens corrections |
| Signal conditioning | Programmable debouncing time |
| SDK / API | Programmable with C++ and C#, Python |
| Software support | One API / SDK for all cameras, adapters and drivers for various image processing Libraries |
| Firmware updates | Field firmware update through xiCOP tool |
| Viewer | CamTool viewer |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 (x86 and x64), Windows 7 SP1 (x86 and x64), Linux Ubuntu, MacOS 10.11 and newer |
| Minimum host hardware | Intel i3 3.0GHz, +2GB RAM memory, NVIDIA or Radeon 128MB, Motherboard with PCIe x1 Gen 2 slot, compatible USB 3.0 host adapter |
| Environment side | Operating 0°C to 50°C on housing, RH 80% non-condensing, -30°C to 70°C storage. Ingress Protection: IP40 |
| Conformity | CE, FCC, RoHS, GenICam/GenTL, USB 3.0 SuperSpeed, USB3 Vision Compliant |
