Buying Image Sensors
Image sensors (imaging sensors) are photodetectors with spatial resolution used for imaging purposes. Common image sensors are of CMOS and CCD type, and are used in a wide range of cameras, from consumer electronics to scientific and industrial imaging systems.
Making Good Purchase Decisions
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NEW: Structured Decision Process
Purchasing involves a lot of responsibility. We recommend that you apply best practice by using the following structured process: Go through the following expandable sections, complete the form and finally come to a purchase decision. You can then print that to a PDF for documenting the process.
Our article on best practices for purchasing and another one explaining this tool give you valuable insights.
Suppliers for Image Sensors
20 suppliers for image sensors are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which 2 present their product descriptions. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
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![]() Optics, Metrology, and Photonics Schäfter + KirchhoffKieler Str. 212 22525 Hamburg Germany See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth B2.315)! | ![]() We offer line scan cameras with USB 3.0, GiGE or GiGE Vision interface. We also offer complete scanner systems like the corrosion inspector (measurement and evaluation of corrosion phenomena on coated test plates). Product-specific web page |
![]() Arzbergerstr. 10 82211 Herrsching Germany See us at LASER World of Photonics 2025 in Munich, June 24–27 (booth A3.311) and CLEO 2025 in Long Beach (CA), USA, May 4–9 (booth 627)! | ![]() Hamamatsu Photonics offer 200 standard linear and area image sensors covering the short wavelength infrared (SWIR), near infrared (NIR), visible (VIS), ultraviolet (UV), and X-ray regions. With a broad selection from high speed, high sensitivity to wide dynamic range, our image sensors are suitable for different applications including spectroscopy analysis using spectrometers, industrial imaging such as machine vision cameras, microscopy, and distance measurements. We also provide supporting electronics such as easy-to-use driver circuits for sensor evaluation and driver modules for OEMs. Customizations are available for specific applications and requirements. Product-specific web page |
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Other Suppliers
ams AG Austria |
ANDANTA GmbH Germany |
Asue Co., Ltd. Vietnam |
B & H Foto & Electronics Corp. United States |
Bernhard Halle Nachfolger GmbH Germany |
Boston Electronics Corporation United States |
Chunghwa Leading Photonics Tech (CLPT) Taiwan, Republic of China |
iC-Haus Germany Germany |
Lahat Technologies Ltd Israel |
LUCID Vision Labs, Inc. Canada |
Micro Photon Devices Italy |
New England Photoconductor United States |
New Imaging Technologies (NIT) France |
ProxiVision GmbH Germany |
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation Japan |
Stanford Computer Optics, Inc United States |
Teledyne DALSA Headquarters Canada |
Tokyo Instruments, Inc. Japan |