3 July 2015
When it comes to purchasing reversing camera kits, their image sensor is a key consideration to make. For those who didn’t know, image sensors are present in all types of cameras, including those used by filmmakers and photographers. They are what enable the camera to capture images. Without them, it would be impossible for your vehicle’s camera system to work.
When it comes to reversing cameras in cars, there are two types of image sensors usually installed in them: CMOS and CCD. If you’re a first-time buyer, you’re probably thinking what difference it will make if you choose one over the other. Well, each type of image sensor has its own strengths and weaknesses. Here’s some useful information to help you decide which type of image sensor meets your specific camera needs and requirements.
CMOS image sensor
1. What is CMOS? CMOS stands for “complementary metal-oxide semiconductor.”
2. Strengths. Cameras with CMOS image sensor generally has longer battery life. As compared to a CCD camera, it consumes less power, so you don’t have to worry about the reversing camera online draining your car’s battery in case you accidentally switch it on while the engine is not running. Another advantage of this type of image sensor is that it has its own charge to voltage conversion system. It also has amplifiers, noise-correction, and digitization circuits.
3. Weakness. A CMOS image sensor has several transistors located next to it. Because of this, its light sensitivity tends to be lower than the light sensitivity of a reversing camera with CCD image sensor.
CCD image sensor
1. What is CCD? CCD stands for “charge-coupled device.”
2. Strengths. A CCD image sensor has the ability to transport charge across its chip without too much image distortion. This enables the reverse camera in Australia to produce images with better quality. CCD cameras are also more sensitive to light, thus, making them great driving aids during low-light conditions.
3. Weaknesses. Cameras with a CCD image sensor are less energy-efficient. But this won’t be too much of a problem since you will be mostly using the camera while the car engine is running.
So, have you decided which type of image sensor you’d like your camera system to have? If you have, make sure to visit us at Elinz Electronics. We offer a wide range of state of the art car reversing camera kits that feature CCD or CMOS image sensors, offering you a variety of options to choose from.
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