Sony FCB camera block
SONY FCB-EV7100 and Tamron MP3010M-EV, as two high-definition integrated camera modules equipped with 10x optical zoom, each show different technical characteristics and application advantages. This article aims to explore the differences between these two camera modules in terms of performance, design, compatibility and application scenarios, so as to help readers better understand their respective characteristics, so as to find a video product solution suitable for their needs.
Common ground
In addition to the 10x optical zoom, the SONY FCB-EV7100 and the Tamron MP3010M-EV also share the same output image format (1920×1080 or 1280×720), wide motion, image stabilization (electronic stabilization), automatic day/night switching, and VISCA control protocol. This allows them to capture high definition, stable images in a variety of application scenarios.
Difference
The SONY FCB-EV7100 and the Tamron MP3010M-EV, despite many similarities, still have some minor differences and their respective characteristics.
1. Sensor and imaging quality
SONY FCB-EV7100:
Equipped with a 1/2.8 “Exmor™ CMOS sensor with 2.38 million effective pixels.
Can capture 1080P/60FPS high-definition, smooth images.
Tamron MP3010M-EV:
CMOS sensor with SONY STARVIS technology in 1/2.8 “size.
Effectively improve the sensitivity and image quality of the sensor, making it possible to obtain clear images in low light environments. In normal mode, 0.1lx low illuminance can still output color images, in high sensitivity mode, the lowest illuminance can reach 0.025lx, this data is far lower than SONY FCB-EV7100 minimum illuminance 0.35lx, indicating that Tamron MP3010M-EV does have a significant advantage in low light performance.
2. Video output and compatibility
SONY FCB-EV7100:
Supports LVDS video output mode and interconnects with control boards such as 3G-SDI, SDI/HDMI/CVBS, MIPI to IP, HD-HDMI, USB3.0, and Type-C to realize image processing, video capture, conversion, transmission, and related control to meet the requirements of different application scenarios.
Tamron MP3010M-EV:
Support up to 1080/60FPS HD video output, providing clear, smooth video picture.
Compatible with LVDS, HDMI and CVBS (standard definition) and other video output modes, it can be flexibly connected and integrated into various devices and systems.
It also supports UVC interface, which is convenient to connect to a computer or other USB device through USB cable to achieve real-time video transmission and processing.
SONY FCB-EV7100 adapted interface board, Tamron MP3010M-EV is also suitable, and in terms of connection flexibility, showing a wider range of options.
3. Fuselage design and weight
SONY FCB-EV7100:
In terms of fuselage design and weight, also pay attention to compact and lightweight, fuselage size: 45.6×48.8×78.0 mm, weight: 210 grams, which should be the size and weight of SONY FCB integrated movement module are the smallest, such a design makes it very suitable for space limited application scenarios.
Tamron MP3010M-EV:
It has an ultra-compact body design, only 33.0×43.0×59 mm, and weighs about 70 grams, which is undoubtedly better than the SONY FCB-EV7100 in this regard.
It is more suitable for space limited scenarios, such as drones, pipeline robots, electronic colposcopes, medical equipment, etc.
Upgrade and replacement
Given that the SONY FCB-EV7100 has been discontinued, how will it be upgraded and replaced by previous users? Danny Wong, senior engineer at Xuan Zhan Technology, gives the following two solutions:
1, SONY FCB-EV9520L
FCB-EV9520L, is a new generation of SONY HD integrated camera module, both in terms of hardware composition and software performance, are far more advantages than FCB-EV7100, fully meet the requirements of users. Just in size and weight may not be able to fully meet the needs of all users.
For applications that do not require high fuselage size, SONY FCB-EV9520L can be used as the FCB-EV7100 upgrade solution.
2, Tamron MP3010M-EV
The MP3010M-EV, thanks to Tamron’s newly launched 10x optical zoom integrated camera module, has shown excellent performance in sensor and imaging quality, video output and compatibility, body design and weight, and has certain advantages compared with SONY FCB-EV7100. A rare alternative to the SONY FCB-EV7100.
Sum up
In summary, through the explanation of the respective performance characteristics of SONY FCB-EV7100 and Tamron MP3010M-EV, we can more clearly understand the advantages and application scenarios of these two camera modules in different aspects. We can better choose the best video product solution for ourselves, thereby improving work efficiency and user experience.