Ximea MQ013MG-ON-S7 1.3MP Monochrome USB3 Industrial Camera with onsemi PYTHON1300 CMOS Global Shutter, 210 FPS, 26.4 x 26.4 x 32.9 mm
The Ximea MQ013MG-ON-S7 is an ultra-compact USB3 industrial camera equipped with the onsemi PYTHON1300 1/2” CMOS global shutter sensor. Delivering crisp monochrome imaging at 1.3 Megapixels (1280 x 1024) and a blazing-fast frame rate of 210 FPS, this camera excels in applications that demand high-speed precision. The sensor features 4.8 µm pixel size, a 7.9 mm diagonal, and a peak quantum efficiency of 54% at 550nm, offering excellent low-light sensitivity across a 350–1050 nm spectral range. Its 10-bit output with onboard ROI, binning, decimation, and hot pixel correction ensures high-quality images with reduced noise and accurate shading.
Built for 24/7 operation, the MQ013MG-ON-S7 includes USB 3.1 Gen1 Micro-B interface with screw-lock threads, a standard C-mount lens holder, and opto-isolated GPIO for hardware/software triggering. The camera is powered via USB (1.58 W), and provides fast ROI control, auto-exposure, and HDR support. With a compact 26.4 x 26.4 x 32.9 mm footprint, single-board construction, 256 KB buffer memory, and full GenICam and USB3 Vision compliance, this unit is ideal for embedded vision, high-speed inspection, VR/AR, 3D scanning, robotics, and more.
Features:
- 1.3MP resolution (1280 x 1024) with onsemi PYTHON1300 CMOS sensor
- Global shutter for motion freeze and precise capture
- Ultra-high frame rate: up to 210 FPS at full resolution
- 4.8 µm pixel size, 7.9 mm diagonal, 54% peak QE at 550nm
- USB 3.1 Gen1 Micro-B interface with 5 Gbit/s data rate
- 10-bit image output with support for 8/10/12-bit digitization
- On-chip ROI, binning, decimation, and partial readout
- Opto-isolated GPIO: 1 input / 1 output
- Standard C-mount lens interface, board-level option available
- Compact 26.4 x 26.4 x 32.9 mm housing, 30 g weight
- 256 KB onboard memory for stable transfers
- No sensor cooling required, passive heat dissipation
- Low power draw: 1.58 W, USB bus-powered
- Supports auto exposure, gain, HDR, white balance
- Fully GenICam, USB3 Vision, CE, RoHS, FCC compliant
- Compatible with Windows, Linux, MacOS, SDKs for C++, C#, Python
Applications:
- High-speed industrial inspection and quality control
- VR/AR and motion capture systems
- 3D scanning and facial recognition
- Embedded vision and robotics
- Medical and scientific microscopy (IR-DIC, ophthalmology)
- UAV photogrammetry and drone-based imaging
- Semiconductor and flat panel inspection
- Low-latency audio/visual streaming for LoLa systems
- Portable and miniature automation systems
| Resolution | 1.3 MPix |
| Sensor Resolution | 1280 x 1024 |
| Sensor Vendor | onsemi |
| Sensor Model | PYTHON1300 |
| Sensor Type | Monochrome |
| Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" |
| Sensor Active Area | 6.1 x 4.9 mm |
| Sensor Diagonal | 7.9 mm |
| Pixel Size | 4.8 µm |
| Shutter Type | Global shutter |
| Frame Rate | 210 FPS |
| Bits | 10 bits |
| On-Chip Downsampling | 1x1, 2x2 |
| On-Chip Decimation | 1x1, 2x2 |
| Interface | USB3 |
| Data Interface Speed | 5 Gbit/s |
| Data Connector Type | USB3 Micro-B |
| GPIO Count | Inputs: 1, Outputs: 1 |
| Exposure Minimum | 100 µs |
| Exposure Maximum | 1 s |
| Power Consumption | 1.58 Watt |
| Heat Dissipation | Natural convection |
| Sensor Cooling | No |
| Special Features | Single board |
| Dynamic Range | 57.4 dB |
| Full Well Capacity | 10000 e- |
| Saturation Capacity | 7351.6 e- |
| Readout Noise | 9.3 e- |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 38.8 dB |
| Peak QE | 54% 550nm |
| Gain Analog Max | 18 dB |
| Spectral Range | 350 - 1050 nm |
| Lens Mount | C-mount |
| Enclosure Type | Standard housing |
| Physical Dimensions (WHD) | 26.4 x 26.4 x 32.9 mm |
| Mass - Weight | 30 gram |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 0 - 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -25 - 60 °C |
| Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Acquisition Modes | Global shutter |
| Digital Output | 8, 10, 12 bit RAW pixel data digitization |
| USB3 Interface | USB 3.1 Gen1 default Micro-B with screw lock threads or optional flat ribbon connector for embedded vision systems |
| General Purpose I/O | 1x opto-isolated input, 1x opto-isolated output, power LED, 2x LED software programmable |
| Synchronization | Hardware and software trigger input, 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; HDR (High Dynamic Range) |
| Flat Field Corrections | Host assisted pixel level shading and lens corrections |
| Buffer Memory | 256kB of memory for stable USB transfer located in CYUSB3035 SuperSpeed USB Controller, additional small buffers inside FPGA |
| 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 |
| Viewer Programs | CamTool viewer |
| Firmware Updates | Field firmware update through xiCOP tool |
| Operating Systems | Windows 10 (x86 and x64), Windows 7 SP1 (x86 and x64), Linux Ubuntu, MacOS 10.8 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 |



