Sony FCB camera block
SONY’s first 4K60FPS zoom camera module FCB-ER9500 is about to be launched. Like FCB-EV9520L, this camera uses the SONY STARVIS2 CMOS sensor, but they have obvious differences in body size, composition and performance functions, so it is necessary to discuss it further with everyone.
Differences and similarities under STARVIS2
- Commonalities
FCB-ER9500 and FCB-EV9520L are equipped with image sensors using SONY STARVIS2 technology, which have a sensitivity that exceeds that of the human eye. They can not only capture the shape of objects in the dark, but also truly reproduce the color, texture and details , and can output more realistic color images in low-light environments .
STARVIS2 for FCB-ER9500 and FCB-EV9520L CMOS image sensors all use back -illuminated pixel technology and have high sensitivity. In addition to the visible light field, they also cover the near-infrared field. In complete darkness, even in an environment of 0Lx, they can achieve higher-quality NIR imaging by irradiating near-infrared light. This can achieve lower noise and clearer image quality than in the past .
In terms of high dynamic range function , FCB-ER9500 and FCB-EV9520L using STARVIS 2 image sensor support higher dynamic range technology compared to cameras with STARVIS image sensor . The most intuitive feeling is that in scenes with light and dark , the dark areas will become brighter , and the overexposed areas caused by sufficient light can also be photographed clearly , truly achieving high sensitivity and high definition. It is like wearing sunglasses under the sun , and the previous pain points are solved at one time.
They not only support DOL HDR function, but also Clear HDR function. This method acquires 2 images at the same time and then synthesizes 1 image. Therefore, even when shooting high-speed moving objects, high-definition images without chromatic aberration and artifacts can be captured.
- Differences
FCB-EV9520L uses 1/2.8-inch STARVIS2 CMOS Image Sensor
The FCB-ER9500 uses a 1/1.8-inch STARVIS2 4K CMOS image sensor.
There are two main differences between the FCB-ER9500 and FCB-EV9520L in terms of image sensors: one is the size of the sensor, and the other is the effective pixels of the sensor.
The 1/1.8-inch sensor is larger than the 1/ 2.8 -inch sensor . This means that the larger sensor size of the FCB-ER9500 helps to increase the physical area of a single pixel with the same number of pixels, thereby improving the light receiving ability and achieving a higher sensitivity than the FCB-EV9520L .
Let’s talk about their effective pixels. The FCB-EV9520L ‘s image sensor has an effective pixel of approximately 2.13 million, which belongs to the full HD series, while the FCB-ER9500 ‘s image sensor has an effective pixel of approximately 8.4 million, which belongs to the 4K ultra-high-definition series, and can provide clearer and more delicate image quality .
Differences and similarities at 60FPS
- Commonalities
FCB-ER9500 and FCB-EV9520L support 60FPS video recording. This high frame rate function enables them to capture smoother and more delicate dynamic scenes , and present smoother, more natural, more layered and smoother transitions from wide-angle to long-distance images.
- Differences
Both support 60FPS. The highest image format of FCB-EV9520L is 1080P60FPS, while FCB-ER9500 can reach up to 2160P60FPS, which means it can capture and transmit 3840×2160 (4K ultra-high-definition) resolution video at 60 frames per second. Their main difference lies in resolution. Although both support 60FPS frame rate, FCB-ER9500 provides a higher resolution, namely 4K. Higher resolution usually means clearer images and more details, but it also requires higher bandwidth and storage requirements. In scenes that require detailed analysis or identification of specific details, FCB-ER9500 has absolute technical characteristics and advantages.
Optical zoom 25x vs. 30x
FCB-EV9520L : Equipped with a 30x optical zoom lens
FCB-ER9500: Equipped with a 25x optical zoom lens
Judging from the optical zoom ratio alone, the FCB-EV9520L is slightly better, but the FCB-ER9500, with its advantages such as 4K ultra-high-definition resolution and 25x optical zoom, is more outstanding in image quality and detail performance , which improves work efficiency and saves costs to a certain extent .
In addition to the above, they also have functions such as day and night switching, wide dynamic, super image stabilization, fog penetration, highlight suppression, optical axis consistency, and regional independent 3A functions (auto exposure, auto focus, auto white balance), enabling them to obtain better image effects in various environments.
| FCB-EV9520L | FCB-ER9500 | |
| sensor | 1/ 2.8 ” STARVIS 2 CMOS | 1/1.8” STARVIS2 4K CMOS |
| Signal System | 1080P/60FPS | 4K/60FPS |
| Wide dynamic range | 130DB | To be determined |
| optical zoom | 30X | 25X |
| Horizontal field of view | About 64 degrees | About 58.1 degrees |
| Image stabilization | Super Stabilizer | Super Stabilizer |
| Optical axis consistency | have | have |
| Regional independent 3A function | have | have |
| Infrared night vision function | have | have |
| I/F | LVDS | 4K HDMI |
| volume | 50.0×60.0x89.7mm | 56.0×64.0x125.0mm |
Note: The parameters of FCB-ER9500 are for reference only, please refer to the specific data released by SONY.
Summarize:
FCB-ER9500 and FCB-EV9520L are both SONY high-performance integrated camera modules that can meet the high standards of most application industries. If you need special scenes with higher quality and more details, such as high-end security monitoring, broadcasting and television, video conferencing , etc., then FCB-ER9500 is your best choice.