Ximea MC203MG-SY-HDR 20.3MP Monochrome USB3 Industrial Camera with Sony IMX531 CMOS Global Shutter Sensor, HDR, Dual ADC, 18 FPS, 26.4 x 26.4 x 42 mm
The Ximea MC203MG-SY-HDR is a high-performance USB 3.1 Gen1 industrial camera equipped with a 20.3 Megapixel monochrome Sony IMX531 CMOS sensor. This advanced 1.1" sensor features global shutter technology for distortion-free image capture at up to 18 frames per second and offers a resolution of 4512 x 4512 pixels. With 2.74 µm pixel pitch and a large 12 x 12 mm active sensor area, this camera delivers sharp, low-noise imaging with exceptional detail and high dynamic range (70.3 dB), making it ideal for precise inspection, metrology, and scientific imaging applications.
The MC203MG-SY-HDR supports high-speed USB3 data transfer at 5 Gbit/s, and its compact housing (26.4 x 26.4 x 42 mm) with a standard C-mount lens interface allows easy integration into space-constrained environments. Features such as dual ADC, 10k e- full well capacity, 2.3 e- readout noise, and 74% peak QE ensure excellent sensitivity and performance. The camera includes 3 GPIO inputs and 3 outputs, hardware and software trigger options, host-side image processing, and programmable ROI and binning. Ideal for machine vision, VR/AR, 3D scanning, and portable systems, this camera delivers robust performance in compact form.
Features:
- 20.3 MP Monochrome Sony IMX531 CMOS Sensor (4512 x 4512)
- Global Shutter for distortion-free capture
- 18 FPS frame rate with USB 3.1 Gen1 interface (5 Gbit/s)
- 1.1” optical format with 2.74 µm pixel size
- 70.3 dB dynamic range and 74% peak quantum efficiency
- Dual ADC and Backside Illumination (BSI) sensor
- Low readout noise of 2.3 e⁻ and 10,000 e⁻ full well capacity
- Compact housing (26.4 x 26.4 x 42.0 mm), 37.5g
- Standard C-Mount lens with customizable mount options
- Trigger input/output and GPIO: 3 in / 3 out
- Exposure control from 15 µs to 30 s
- Software support: Windows, Linux, MacOS + APIs (C++, Python)
Applications:
- 3D scanning, facial recognition, eye tracking, people counting
- VR/AR content capture, 360° panoramic imaging
- Medical imaging, histology, retinal scanning, cell biology
- Aerial mapping, UAV photogrammetry, drone surveying
- Broadcast slow motion and sports capture
- Semiconductor inspection, quality control, metrology
- Robotic arms, portable vision systems, embedded imaging
- Low latency visual/audio streaming (LoLa)
| Sensor Resolution | 20.3 MPix |
|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution (Pixels) | 4512 x 4512 |
| Sensor Vendor | SONY |
| Sensor Model | IMX531 |
| Sensor Type | Monochrome |
| 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 |
| Bit Depth | 8, 10, 12, 2 x 8, 2 x 10, 2 x 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 | 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 | 9520.6 e- |
| Readout Noise | 2.3 e- |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 40.3 dB |
| Peak QE | 74% |
| Gain Analog Max | 24 dB |
| Spectral Range | 400 - 1000 nm |
| Lens Mount | C-mount |
| Enclosure Type | Standard housing |
| Physical Dimensions (W x H x D) | 26.4 x 26.4 x 42.0 mm |
| Mass / Weight | 37.5 gram |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 0 - 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -25 - 60 °C |
| Sensor Technology | CMOS, Pregius™ technology |
| Acquisition Modes | Global shutter |
| Digital Output | 8, 10, 12 bit RAW pixel data digitization |
| USB3 Interface Options | 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 Options | Standard C mount. Available options are CS mount, S-mount (M12) adapter and board level |
| 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 |
