Sony STARVIS and STARVIS 2 Machine Vision Cameras
Built for Challenging Imaging Conditions
Machine vision applications do not always operate under ideal lighting conditions. Inspection systems may need to capture detail in dim environments, monitor objects with changing illumination, or use near-infrared lighting where visible light is not practical. Sony STARVIS and STARVIS 2 CMOS sensors are designed to deliver high sensitivity and strong image quality in these challenging imaging environments, making them a valuable option for machine vision cameras used in industrial automation, logistics, traffic systems, life sciences, and other demanding applications.
High Sensitivity with Rolling Shutter Performance
At the center of STARVIS technology is a back-illuminated pixel structure that improves how efficiently light reaches the photodiode. When combined with rolling shutter sensor technology, STARVIS sensors can provide a cost-effective imaging solution with high resolution, strong low-light performance, and efficient image capture for many industrial applications. For machine vision users, this can mean clearer images with less noise, higher quantum efficiency, and improved performance when light levels are limited. The ability to capture more usable signal can help reduce the need for excessive gain, longer exposure times, or additional lighting, giving system designers more flexibility when balancing image quality, speed, and overall system cost.
Improved NIR Sensitivity with STARVIS 2
STARVIS 2 builds on this foundation with an optimized photodiode structure that improves near-infrared light absorption, helping deliver stronger sensitivity when NIR illumination is used. It also enhances performance in scenes that contain both bright and dark areas. This is useful for applications where lighting can vary across the field of view, where NIR illumination is used to improve contrast, or where image detail needs to be preserved without overexposing highlights or losing information in shadows. The result is more reliable image data for inspection, identification, measurement, and monitoring tasks.
LUCID Cameras with Sony STARVIS Sensors
LUCID machine vision cameras with Sony STARVIS and STARVIS 2 sensors combine advanced sensor performance with compact industrial camera designs, GigE Vision interfaces, and reliable integration into machine vision systems. Whether the goal is improved low-light imaging, high dynamic range performance, NIR sensitivity, or a cost-effective rolling shutter camera solution, LUCID offers a range of STARVIS-based camera models to match different application requirements. Explore the available camera models below to compare resolution, frame rate, interface, lens mount, and sensor options.