Ximea MC203CG-SY-HDR 20.3MP Color USB3 Industrial Camera with Sony IMX531 CMOS Global Shutter Sensor, 18 FPS, 26.4 x 26.4 x 29 mm
The Ximea MC203CG-SY-HDR industrial camera utilizes a 20.3 megapixel Sony IMX531 CMOS sensor with advanced Pregius™ global shutter technology to deliver precise, distortion-free imaging at 18 frames per second. Featuring an active sensor area of 12 x 12 mm and a pixel size of 2.74 µm, it captures ultra-high-resolution images at 4512 x 4512 pixels, suitable for demanding industrial, scientific, and aerial imaging applications. The camera supports 8, 10, and 12-bit pixel depth and offers a dynamic range of 70.3 dB with an exceptionally low readout noise of 2.3 electrons, ensuring excellent image clarity even in challenging lighting.
Equipped with a USB 3.1 Micro-B interface running at 5 Gbit/s, the MC203CGSYHDR supports rapid data transfer with customizable options such as ROI, binning, hardware triggering, and auto exposure/gain adjustments. Its compact 26 x 26 x 29 mm housing fits tight spaces and features a standard C-mount lens interface. Additional benefits include dual ADCs for high dynamic range, backside illumination for enhanced sensitivity, and versatile I/O options with opto-isolated inputs and outputs, making this camera ideal for precision machine vision, medical imaging, VR/AR, aerial mapping, and quality inspection.
Features:
- 20.3MP Sony IMX531 CMOS sensor with Pregius™ global shutter
- 4512 x 4512 pixel resolution at 18 FPS
- USB 3.1 Micro-B interface with 5 Gbit/s data rate
- 2.74 µm pixel size, 12 x 12 mm active sensor area
- Dynamic range 70.3 dB, readout noise 2.3 e-
- Supports 8, 10, 12-bit RAW pixel data output
- Hardware trigger, ROI, binning, auto exposure/gain
- Compact 26.4 x 26.4 x 29 mm housing, standard C-mount lens
- Opto-isolated GPIO inputs/outputs for flexible integration
- Dual ADC, backside illumination, no active cooling required
Applications:
- Precision machine vision & quality inspection
- Medical imaging and microscopy
- Aerial photogrammetry and UAV mapping
- VR/AR and motion capture systems
- Robotics and factory automation
- Scientific research and life sciences imaging
- Low latency LoLa streaming systems
| Sensor vendor | SONY |
| Sensor model | IMX531 |
| Sensor technology | CMOS |
| Shutter type | Global shutter |
| Frame rate | 18 FPS |
| Resolution | 20.3 MPix |
| Sensor resolution | 4512 x 4512 |
| Sensor vendor | SONY |
| Sensor model | IMX531 |
| Sensor type | Color |
| Sensor technology | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1.1" |
| Sensor active area | 12 x 12 mm |
| Sensor diagonal | 17.5 mm |
| Pixel size | 2.74 µm |
| Shutter type | Global shutter |
| Frame rate | 18 FPS |
| Bits | 8, 10, 12, 2 x 8, 2 x 10, 2 x 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 | 15 µs |
| Exposure maximum | 30 s |
| Power consumption | 3.4 Watt |
| Heat dissipation | Natural convection, Optional Heatsink |
| Sensor cooling | No |
| Special features | Dual ADC, Backside illumination |
| Dynamic range | 70.3 dB |
| Full well Capacity | 10000 e- |
| Saturation Capacity | 9289.6 e- |
| Readout noise | 2.3 e- |
| Signal to noise ratio | 40.1 dB |
| Peak QE red | 43% 610nm |
| Peak QE green | 57% 520nm |
| Peak QE blue | 49% 450nm |
| Gain analog max | 24 dB |
| Spectral Range | 400 - 1000 nm |
| Lens mount | C-mount |
| Enclosure type | Standard housing |
| Physical dimensions (WHD) | 26.4 x 26.4 x 29 mm |
| Mass - weight | 28 gram |
| Ambient operating temperature | 0 - 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -25 - 60 °C |
