Ximea MC161CG-SY 16.1MP Color USB3 Industrial Camera with Sony IMX542 CMOS Global Shutter Sensor, 22 FPS, 26.4 x 26.4 x 42 mm
The Ximea MC161CG-SY is a compact industrial USB3 vision camera built around the 16.1 Megapixel Sony IMX542 color CMOS sensor, part of the Pregius™ series with global shutter technology. The camera delivers a native resolution of 5328 x 3040 and captures detailed, motion-accurate images at up to 22 FPS. With a pixel size of 2.74 µm, 1.1” sensor format, and 14 x 8.3 mm active area, it’s engineered for imaging tasks that demand high dynamic range (70.4 dB) and low noise performance (2.3 e⁻ readout noise, 10000 e⁻ full well capacity).
The MC161CG-SY connects via a high-speed USB 3.1 Gen1 (5 Gbps) interface and supports 8, 10, and 12-bit RAW output. Key imaging features include ROI, binning, skipping, and on-camera storage for hot pixel correction. The camera is housed in a 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.0 mm form factor, weighs just 37.5 g, and supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS. Designed for embedded, scientific, and industrial use, it features a C-mount, GPIO I/O, natural convection cooling, and versatile synchronization options for demanding vision applications.
Features:
- 16.1 MP Sony IMX542 CMOS sensor with global shutter
- 5328 x 3040 resolution, 2.74 µm pixel size
- High-speed 22 FPS image capture
- USB 3.1 Gen1 interface (5 Gbps)
- 8, 10, and 12-bit RAW output
- Compact 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.0 mm housing
- 70.4 dB dynamic range, 10000 e⁻ full well capacity
- GPIO: 3 inputs, 3 outputs
- Support for ROI, binning, skipping
- Host-based image processing and flat field correction
- Compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS
- Power efficient (3.2W), bus-powered
- C-mount lens with optional CS or S-mounts
- Hardware/software trigger, strobe, and LED sync
Applications:
- Machine vision and factory automation
- Photogrammetry and UAV mapping
- Face recognition, eye tracking, people counting
- Medical and scientific imaging (histology, cell biology)
- VR/AR and cinematic motion capture
- Semiconductor inspection and quality control
- Low-latency streaming and broadcasting
- Compact robotics and embedded systems
| Sensor Vendor | SONY |
| Sensor Model | IMX542 |
| Sensor Technology | CMOS (Pregius™) |
| Sensor Type | Color |
| Resolution | 16.1 MP (5328 x 3040) |
| Pixel Size | 2.74 µm |
| Sensor Size | 1.1" |
| Active Area | 14 x 8.3 mm |
| Diagonal | 16.8 mm |
| Shutter Type | Global Shutter |
| Frame Rate | 22 FPS |
| Bit Depth | 8, 10, 12 bits |
| On-chip Decimation | 2x2 |
| Interface | USB3 (USB 3.1 Gen1) |
| Data Speed | 5 Gbps |
| Connector Type | USB3 Micro-B |
| GPIO | 3 Inputs, 3 Outputs |
| Exposure Range | 17 µs – 30 s |
| Power Consumption | 3.2 W |
| Cooling | Natural convection (Optional Heatsink) |
| Sensor Cooling | No |
| Special Features | Backside Illumination |
| Dynamic Range | 70.4 dB |
| Full Well Capacity | 10000 e⁻ |
| Read Noise | 2.3 e⁻ |
| SNR | 40.3 dB |
| Peak QE (Red) | 44% @ 600nm |
| Peak QE (Green) | 59% @ 530nm |
| Peak QE (Blue) | 51% @ 450nm |
| Analog Gain | Up to 24 dB |
| Spectral Range | 400 – 1000 nm |
| Lens Mount | C-mount |
| Enclosure | Standard housing |
| Dimensions (WHD) | 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.0 mm |
| Weight | 37.5 g |
| Operating Temp | 0 – 50°C |
| Storage Temp | -25 – 60°C |
| Ingress Protection | IP40 |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Software Support | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| SDK | C++, C#, Python |
| USB Compliance | USB3 Vision, GenICam, GenTL |
