Sony CMOS Pregius based cameras - First, second, 3rd and 4th Generation

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Platform for multiple camera systems
Embedded vision - modular design
Synchronization in a seamless fashion
Resolutions from 2 Mpix to 65 Mpix

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Includes Sony CMOS Pregius™ S sensors
35mm Full frame CMOSIS CMOS sensors
New sensors are constantly added
Offers detached sensor and active EF-mount

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Multiplexing switch board versions
Various connector combinations
Compact form factor - single output cable
Ideal for mobile 360 applications

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Simple aggregation - multi camera setup
Full frame rate potential from the sensors
Lowest possible latency
Small footprint with different flex cables

Highlights

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What is xiX?

The compact versions of our xiX PCIe interface camera series, equipped with the latest CMOS sensors, are the ideal choice for system integrators with complex setups and high bandwidth demands. Delivering high performance to small spaces and reaching greater distances, these cameras enable even the most challenging multi-camera systems. For the same form-factor and sensor options, but standard and easy-to-use USB3 interface, please consider the xiC camera family.

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Smallest cameras with Sony CMOS Pregius™ - 26 x 26 x 31 mm
Full high-speed potential - 2.2 Mpix at 337 FPS to 65 Mpix at 71 FPS
Low power consumption starting with under 3 watts
Ideal for embedded vision - range of standard and OEM accessories
Lowest latency - PCI Express reduces the delay to almost non-existent
Support Windows, macOS, Linux, ARM and NVIDIA Jetson modules
Available with flex cable connectors, parallel and perpendicular
Software GenICam/GenTL and optimized SDK for image processing
Synchronization - Programmable opto-isolated input and output
EF-mount allows to control aperture, focus and image stabilization
Modular design - easily exchangeable parts for a system upgrade
Optional: IMX287, IMX273, IMX249, IMX265, IMX264, IMX267, IMX304
Cost efficient - Excellent value for the newest technologies

Models and sensors

Sony Generation 4

Model	Resolution	Sensor type	Sensor vendor	Sensor model	Sensor resolution	Sensor size	Pixel size	Frame rate
MX051MG-SY-PG4-X2G2-HDR	5.1 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX537	2472 x 2064	1/1.8"	2.74 µm	133 FPS
MX051CG-SY-PG4-X2G2-HDR	5.1 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX537	2472 x 2064	1/1.8"	2.74 µm	133 FPS
MX051MG-SY-PG4-X2G2	5.1 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX547	2472 x 2064	1/1.8"	2.74 µm	124 FPS
MX051CG-SY-PG4-X2G2	5.1 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX547	2472 x 2064	1/1.8"	2.74 µm	124 FPS
MX081MG-SY-PG4-X2G2-HDR	8.1 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX536	2856 x 2848	2/3"	2.74 µm	87 FPS
MX081CG-SY-PG4-X2G2-HDR	8.1 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX536	2856 x 2848	2/3"	2.74 µm	88 FPS
MX081MG-SY-PG4-X2G2	8.1 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX546	2856 x 2848	2/3"	2.74 µm	88 FPS
MX081CG-SY-PG4-X2G2	8.1 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX546	2856 x 2848	2/3"	2.74 µm	88 FPS
MX124MG-SY-PG4-X2G2-HDR	12.4 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX535	4128 x 3008	1/1.1"	2.74 µm	61 FPS
MX124CG-SY-PG4-X2G2-HDR	12.4 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX535	4128 x 3008	1/1.1"	2.74 µm	61 FPS
MX124MG-SY-PG4-X2G2	12.4 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX545	4128 x 3008	1/1.1"	2.74 µm	61 FPS
MX124CG-SY-PG4-X2G2	12.4 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX545	4128 x 3008	1/1.1"	2.74 µm	61 FPS
MX161CG-SY-X2G2	16.1 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX542	5328 x 3040	1.1"	2.74 µm	45 FPS
MX161MG-SY-X2G2	16.1 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX542	5328 x 3040	1.1"	2.74 µm	45 FPS
MX161CG-SY-X2G2-FL-HDR	16.1 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX532	5328 x 3040	1.1"	2.74 µm	45 FPS
MX161MG-SY-X2G2-FL-HDR	16.1 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX532	5328 x 3040	1.1"	2.74 µm	45 FPS
MX203CG-SY-X2G2	20.3 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX541	4512 x 4512	1.1"	2.74 µm	35 FPS
MX203MG-SY-X2G2	20.3 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX541	4512 x 4512	1.1"	2.74 µm	35 FPS
MX203MG-SY-X2G2-FL-HDR	20.3 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX531	4512 x 4512	1.1"	2.74 µm	35 FPS
MX203CG-SY-X2G2-FL-HDR	20.3 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX531	4512 x 4512	1.1"	2.74 µm	35 FPS
MX245MG-SY-X2G2	24.5 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX540	5328 x 4608	1.2"	2.74 µm	30 FPS
MX245CG-SY-X2G2	24.5 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX540	5328 x 4608	1.2"	2.74 µm	30 FPS
MX245MG-SY-X2G2-FL-HDR	24.5 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX530	5328 x 4608	1.2"	2.74 µm	30 FPS
MX245CG-SY-X2G2-FL-HDR	24.5 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX530	5328 x 4608	1.2"	2.74 µm	30 FPS

Sony Generation 3

Model	Resolution	Sensor type	Sensor vendor	Sensor model	Sensor resolution	Sensor size	Pixel size	Frame rate
MX005MG-SY-X2G2	0.5 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX426	816 x 624	1/1.7"	9 µm	752 FPS
MX005CG-SY-X2G2	0.5 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX426	816 x 624	1/1.7"	9 µm	752 FPS
MX017MG-SY-X2G2	1.7 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX425	1608 x 1104	1.1"	9 µm	257 FPS
MX017CG-SY-X2G2	1.7 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX425	1608 x 1104	1.1"	9 µm	257 FPS
MX028MG-SY-X2G2	2.8 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX421	1944 x 1472	2/3"	4.5 µm	174 FPS
MX028CG-SY-X2G2	2.8 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX421	1944 x 1472	2/3"	4.5 µm	174 FPS
MX071MG-SY-X2G2	7.1 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX420	3216 x 2208	1.1"	4.5 µm	74 FPS
MX071CG-SY-X2G2	7.1 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX420	3216 x 2208	1.1"	4.5 µm	74 FPS
MX081UG-SY-X2G2-HDR	8.1 MPix	Ultraviolet	SONY	IMX487	2856 x 2848	2/3"	2.74 µm	87 FPS

Sony Generation 1 & 2

Model	Resolution	Sensor type	Sensor vendor	Sensor model	Sensor resolution	Sensor size	Pixel size	Frame rate
MX023MG-SY-X2G2	2.3 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX174	1936 x 1216	1/1.2"	5.86 µm	166 FPS
MX023CG-SY-X2G2	2.3 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX174	1936 x 1216	1/1.2"	5.86 µm	166 FPS
MX031CG-SY-X2G2	3.1 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX252	2064 x 1544	1/1.8"	3.45 µm	218 FPS
MX031MG-SY-X2G2	3.1 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX252	2064 x 1544	1/1.8"	3.45 µm	218 FPS
MX050CG-SY-X2G2	5 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX250	2464 x 2056	2/3"	3.45 µm	165 FPS
MX050MG-SY-X2G2	5 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX250	2464 x 2056	2/3"	3.45 µm	165 FPS
MX089MG-SY-X2G2	8.9 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX255	4112 x 2176	1"	3.45 µm	95 FPS
MX089CG-SY-X2G2	8.9 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX255	4112 x 2176	1"	3.45 µm	95 FPS
MX124CG-SY-X2G2	12.3 MPix	Color	SONY	IMX253	4112 x 3008	1.1"	3.45 µm	69 FPS
MX124MG-SY-X2G2	12.3 MPix	Monochrome	SONY	IMX253	4112 x 3008	1.1"	3.45 µm	69 FPS

CMOSIS

Model	Resolution	Sensor type	Sensor vendor	Sensor model	Sensor resolution	Sensor size	Pixel size	Frame rate
MX022MG-CM-X2G2	2.2 MPix	Monochrome	CMOSIS	CMV2000	2048 x 1088	2/3"	5.5 µm	338 FPS
MX022RG-CM-X2G2	2.2 MPix	NIR	CMOSIS	CMV2000	2048 x 1088	2/3"	5.5 µm	338 FPS
MX022CG-CM-X2G2	2.2 MPix	Color	CMOSIS	CMV2000	2048 x 1088	2/3"	5.5 µm	338 FPS
MX042RG-CM-X2G2	4.1 MPix	NIR	CMOSIS	CMV4000	2048 x 2048	1"	5.5 µm	180 FPS
MX042MG-CM-X2G2	4.1 MPix	Monochrome	CMOSIS	CMV4000	2048 x 2048	1"	5.5 µm	180 FPS
MX042CG-CM-X2G2	4.1 MPix	Color	CMOSIS	CMV4000	2048 x 2048	1"	5.5 µm	180 FPS
MX120CG-CM-X4G2	12.5 MPix	Color	CMOSIS	CMV12000	4096 x 3072	APS-C	5.5 µm	138 FPS
MX120MG-CM-X4G2	12.5 MPix	Monochrome	CMOSIS	CMV12000	4096 x 3072	APS-C	5.5 µm	138 FPS
MX200CG-CM-X4G2	19.6 MPix	Color	CMOSIS	CMV20000	5120 x 3840	35mm Full Frame	6.4 µm	32 FPS
MX200MG-CM-X4G2	19.6 MPix	Monochrome	CMOSIS	CMV20000	5120 x 3840	35mm Full Frame	6.4 µm	32 FPS
MX500MG-CM-X4G2	47.5 MPix	Monochrome	CMOSIS	CMV50000	7920 x 6004	35mm Full Frame	4.6 µm	30 FPS
MX500CG-CM-X4G2	47.5 MPix	Color	CMOSIS	CMV50000	7920 x 6004	35mm Full Frame	4.6 µm	30 FPS

Gpixel

Model	Resolution	Sensor type	Sensor vendor	Sensor model	Sensor resolution	Sensor size	Pixel size	Frame rate
MX262CG-GP-X8G3-FF	26.2 MPix	Color	Gpixel	GMAX0505	5120 x 5120	1.2"	2.5 µm	150 FPS
MX262RG-GP-X8G3-FF	26.2 MPix	NIR	Gpixel	GMAX0505 Red Fox	5120 x 5120	1.2"	2.5 µm	150 FPS
MX262MG-GP-X8G3-FF	26.2 MPix	Monochrome	Gpixel	GMAX0505	5120 x 5120	1.2"	2.5 µm	150 FPS
MX654MG-GP-X8G3-FF	65.4 MPix	Monochrome	Gpixel	GMAX3265	9344 x 7000	2.3"	3.2 µm	71 FPS
MX654CG-GP-X8G3-FF	65.4 MPix	Color	Gpixel	GMAX3265	9344 x 7000	2.3"	3.2 µm	71 FPS

Teledyne

Model	Resolution	Sensor type	Sensor vendor	Sensor model	Sensor resolution	Sensor size	Pixel size	Frame rate
MX004TG-TD-X2G2-FF	0.4 MPix	Time of Flight	Teledyne	e2v Hydra 3D+	832 x 600	2/3"	10 µm

(1) Maximum frame rates measured at 8 bits per pixel RAW data in free run mode.

(2) For high volume projects, the cameras can be integrated with Sony sensor equivalents like: IMX287, IMX273, IMX249, IMX265, IMX264, IMX267, IMX304.

(3) Near infrared (enhanced) version of the sensors as well as taped glass are available for CMOSIS CMV2000 and CMV4000.

(4) All models can be offered with parallel and perpendicular connectors or Firefly.

XIMEA model names are made up of short codes that describe key characteristics of a camera. The example below (MX161CG-SY-X2G2-FL-HDR) shows how a typical name is put together, and the table explains the codes used in this camera family. It is meant as a quick guide: individual models may deviate, so the datasheet remains the binding reference.

MXMM 161RRR CC GT – SYVV – X2G2OOO – FLOOO – HDROOO

SEGMENT	MEANING	CODE	DESCRIPTION
MM	Camera family	MX	xiX camera family
RRR	Resolution¹	e.g. 161	Model specific
C	Color sensing	C	Color
		M	Mono
		R	IR-extended
		U	UV
		T	Time of Flight (ToF)
T	Sensor technology	G	CMOS, global shutter
VV	Sensor vendor	SY	Sony
		CM	CMOSIS (ams OSRAM)
		GP	Gpixel
		TD	Teledyne
OOO	Options²	X2G2	PCI Express, 2 lanes, Gen2
		X4G2	PCI Express, 4 lanes, Gen2
		X8G3	PCI Express, 8 lanes, Gen3
		FL	Flex-Line, horizontal connector
		FV	Flex-Line, vertical connector
		FF	Samtec FireFly connector
		PG4	Sony Pregius 4th generation
		HDR	High dynamic range (HDR)

¹ Approximate resolution in steps of 0.1 megapixels (e.g. 16.1 MP = 161). Some models deviate.

² A name can contain several option codes, and their order can vary between models. Further options are available on request.

Keyfacts

Keyfacts of xiX cameras

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PRECISE

Global Shutter Pregius™ sensors deliver outstanding imaging quality.

DIVERSE

Wide range of Sony Pregius™ global shutter sensors from 2 Mpix to 24 Mpix.

FAST

10 Gbps: 12x fater than GigE, 15x than Firewire and 25x USB 2.0.

SMALLEST

Combination of tiny form factor and flat ribbon flex cable makes these cameras ideal for miniature mobile embedded vision systems.

LIGHT-WEIGHT

Payload-friendly SWaP for mobile, robotics, gimbals, or UAV/UAS applications.

ROBUST

Full metal housing, CNC-machined with precision, no moving parts or sheet metal covers for maximum stability and durability.

OMNIPRESENT

Compatible with the xiSwitch platform. Built for maximum flexibility and with multi camera setups in mind, ideal for Photogrammetry and VR.

COMPATIBLE

Windows, Linux, MacOS. Support for various machine vision libraries.

LOW-LATENCY

Minimum latency and CPU load. PCIe interface comes with the lowest latency possible, delivering data directly to RAM (DMA) with no overhead from critical processing infrastructure.

Applications

xiX camera applications

Robotics

Accurate robotic arms, deep learning tasks, portable medical devices and remotely controlled miniature robots, alignment and assembly.

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Ultra-fast scanning

3D and facial action coding scanning (FACS), face recognition, eye tracking, body scanner, people counting. High definition motion capture.

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VR and AR

Virtual and augmented reality: 360 spherical panorama, cyclorama imaging, head mounted camera (HMC), stereo camera systems.

Aerial mapping

Photogrammetry, videogrammetry - City street or outdoor 3D mapping, Wide area motion imaging, stadium and border surveillance.

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Vehicles

Autonomous, self-driving, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), drones.

Broadcasting

Cinematography, entertainment, instant replays and rapid process capturing, e.g. golf, hockey, ping pong, baseball, tennis, football, basketball and more.

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Quality inspection

Flat panel display (FPD), printed circuit board (PCB) examination, solar panel, photovoltaics, semiconductor wafer, metrology, print and film scanning.

LoLa

Ideal for low latency audio and visual streaming systems used in education or commercial film, television and studio production.

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