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This section provides an overview for complementary metal oxide semiconductor (cmos) cameras as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 complementary metal oxide semiconductor (cmos) camera manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked complementary metal oxide semiconductor (cmos) camera companies as of September, 2026: 1.GLOBALFOUNDRIES, 2.Labomed, 3.JAI.
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A Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) camera is equipped with a CMOS image sensor. This technology has become increasingly popular, surpassing CCD (Charged-Coupled Device) image sensors in sensitivity and image quality. Sony, a leading manufacturer of CCD sensors, plans to cease their production by 2025 in favor of CMOS sensors.
CMOS cameras are used in a variety of applications, ranging from consumer electronics to industrial purposes. They are commonly found in webcams, smartphones, and digital SLR cameras, and are favored for their high frame rates, pixel counts, energy efficiency, and superior noise performance and color reproduction.
CMOS cameras function similarly to CCD cameras, with a photodiode receiving light and generating an electric charge. However, CMOS sensors have each pixel element amplified in advance, reducing susceptibility to noise. Their integration into a single semiconductor allows for mass production at lower costs.
CMOS and CCD cameras differ significantly in their signal readout methods and structures. Sony’s 2009 innovation, the back-illuminated CMOS, flips the thick circuit layer, cuts away the silicon substrate, and forms a microlens array, enhancing light collection efficiency.
With the increasing pixel count in smartphones, the CMOS sensor industry has seen substantial growth, bringing smartphone image quality closer to that of single-lens reflex cameras. DXOMARK offers comparative evaluations of smartphones and SLR cameras in terms of image quality.
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Labomed, Inc. serves as a manufacturer and provider of Labomed LB Microscopes and Microscope parts. The company's microscopes deliver superior image quality and optical performance across industrial, medical, and scientific research applications. The company extends its expertise to UV-Visible Spectrophotometers, ensuring accurate measurements for both conventional and research laboratories. Labomed's unwavering focus on excellence is evident in their range of medical diagnostic equipment, microscope cameras, and cuvettes. ISO 9001, CE Conformity, and FDA Licensing validate their adherence to quality standards.
Globalfoundries, established in 2009 in California, USA, is a manufacturer of advanced semiconductors for multiple industrial and security uses. The company, with manufacturing facilities around the world, offers advanced semiconductor manufacturing services for various industries, including automotive, mobility, IoT, and advanced computing. Their products include FinFet, RF SOI, silicon photonics, feature-rich CMOS and multiple pervasive chips. They provide comprehensive solutions from initial design to volume production, utilizing cutting-edge process technologies. Their applications are found in cellular radio, Wifi, Home IoT, security and audio & power management for enhanced productivity and seamless transmission.
Teledyne Photometrics, established in 1978 and based in Tucson, Arizona, is a designer and manufacturer of scientific CMOS, charged-couple device (CCD), and Electron-Multiplying CCD (EMCD) cameras. Some of its products include black-illuminated sCMOS and EMCCD cameras. The company is certified in ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 and serves several industries, including geospatial surveying, radiotherapy, radiography, semiconductor solutions, and aerospace. Besides providing a protection guarantee on every camera sold, the company also offers OEM support to enable its customers to integrate the devices into various configurations.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., established as the New York branch in 1955 and then was formally incorporated in 1965, is a supplier of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions based in the United States. The company opened their new headquarters in 2013 and continues to realize growth, oversees operations in North, Central and South America. Located off the Long Island Expressway and near the technology corridor of Route 110, the headquarters features modern amenities and a 52-acre campus.
Basler AG (Basler Group), founded in 1988 and a subsidiary of Basler Beteiligungs-GmbH & Co. KG, is a German manufacturer headquartered in Ahrensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, specializing in imaging components for computer vision applications. The company’s diverse product portfolio includes computer vision hardware, such as acquisition cards, cables, cameras, lighting tools, and lenses. It also offers network and peripheral devices, related accessories, and software solutions. The company supplies various digital industrial cameras, such as area scan, line scan, and network cameras, for applications in factory automation systems and intelligent transportation systems (ITS), as well as in sectors like life sciences, medical, and retail.
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., established in 1953 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a manufacturer of sensors and emitters for both visible and invisible light. It stocks products like LEDs, lamps, and photodiodes used in several industries, including consumer electronics, dental imaging, and environmental monitoring. The sensor and light source components are also available as modules and units that can be incorporated into systems the company develops, like optical measurement systems or imaging systems. The ISO 9001-certified company stocks over 15,000 devices, units, and systems that ship to over 100 destinations worldwide, and it has ten research and production bases.
JAI is a manufacturer and supplier of digital CMOS camera technolgy designed for industrial machine vision, medical imaging and outdoor applications. The company has branches in Denmark, Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, and the USA and distribution partners in more than 35 countries. Additionally, they have sold over 1 million cameras and their Traffic Imaging systems are installed in cities around the globe. Their products are seamlessly integrated into a wide range of processes, products, and services where camera vision technology is used.
Ranking as of September 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLOBALFOUNDRIES |
23.9%
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| 2 | Labomed |
16.9%
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| 3 | Teledyne Imaging |
11.3%
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| 4 | Oxford Instruments |
11.3%
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| 5 | JAI |
11.3%
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| 6 | Basler |
9.9%
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| 7 | Canon U.S.A., Inc |
5.6%
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| 8 | Toshiba Teli Corporation |
2.8%
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| 9 | CIS Co., Ltd. |
2.8%
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| 10 | Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. |
2.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the complementary metal oxide semiconductor (cmos) camera page as of September 2026. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
United States of America
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4 | 40.0% |
Japan
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4 | 40.0% |
Germany
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1 | 10.0% |
United Kingdom
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1 | 10.0% |
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Ijuru Co., Ltd.
300+ people viewing
ID □ MG series is a Camera Link ™ I/F compatible camera that uses GPIXEL's 2.5 μm pitch CMOS sensor. Common case size (45x45x35mm) and C mount. Ple...
2 models listed
Omron Sentech Co., Ltd.
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■Summary USB3.0 output small CMOS camera. ■Features Lineup of models equipped with Sony's CMOS "Pregius". Equipped with high pixel and high speed ...
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Product Management Office Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Optical fiber LED lighting ・With light intensity adjustment knob ・Simply connect to your computer via USB ■OS Windows10, Windows8, W...
Keiyo Engineering Co., Ltd.
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MOS back camera Compatible with genuine navigation, small back camera, 130° wide angle power and video terminal integrated cable set. ■Features - ...
Intaniya Co., Ltd.
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Capture 5.3K video and 27MP photos with your GoPro Hero12 Black using your favorite lens. The new 8:7 image sensor allows you to capture action lik...
Tescom Japan Co., Ltd.
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■Product description ・Compact body design ・High cost performance model with 2 million pixels ・H.265/H.264 compression method ・POE compatible (b...
Wartex Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Equipped with HDR (High Dynamic Range). It records images clearly even at night. Reduces overexposure and underexposure when backlit. ...
Central Scientific Trading Co., Ltd.
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■Easy to attach to your microscope. Images from the microscope can be output to a monitor in high resolution. Recommended for facilities that have ...
Opto
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360 ° Achieves a high resolution that can be recognized distant in all directions. The surveillance range has expanded 360 ° Camera's first Mega Pi...
Ijuru Co., Ltd.
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ID □ MG series is a Camera Link ™ I/F compatible camera that uses GPIXEL's 2.5 μm pitch CMOS sensor. Common case size (45x45x35mm) and C mount. Ple...
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Oxford Instruments Ltd.
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■Features ・49.5x49.2mm sensor: 16.9 megapixel 12µm pixel pitch sensor with extremely wide field of view. ・18.5ms readout: 4kx4k sensor readout 2,...
Weld Vision LLC
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■Product features ・It is an ultra-compact 160,000-pixel high-resolution CMOS color camera equipped with 4 LEDs, despite the world's smallest head ...
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Keiyo Engineering Co., Ltd.
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This is an aftermarket type digital mirror that is fixed with a band from above the genuine mirror. The image from the rear camera installed at the...
Plumnet Co., Ltd.
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The Handy Mini 3 series is a color camera equipped with an ultra-compact CMOS sensor. The video output is the same NTSC format (analog output) as T...
6 models listed
Acend Co., Ltd.
830+ people viewing
■AI automatically detects human faces Deep learning AI instantly detects multiple people's faces and measures body surface temperature. Quick scree...
Field Three Co., Ltd.
650+ people viewing
Last viewed: 20 hours ago
■For any activity Compliant with the highest dustproof and waterproof rating of IP68, this compact camera is useful in leisure situations. It can b...
Central Scientific Trading Co., Ltd.
410+ people viewing
■Easy to attach to your microscope. Images from the microscope can be output to a monitor in high resolution. Recommended for facilities that have ...
Opto
940+ people viewing
Last viewed: 18 hours ago
Equipped with a high -resolution 360 -degree network camera, one unit is shot in all directions. Equipped with a solar power generation system and ...
2 models listed
Ijuru Co., Ltd.
300+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
ID □ MG series is a Camera Link ™ I/F compatible camera that uses GPIXEL's 2.5 μm pitch CMOS sensor. Common case size (45x45x35mm) and C mount. Ple...
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Oxford Instruments Ltd.
550+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
■Features ・16.9 megapixels – extremely wide field of view ・Maximum 54fps, 18.5ms readout ・Low noise sCMOS – high dynamic range ・12µm pixels – h...
Omron Sentech Co., Ltd.
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Last viewed: 2 hours ago
■Summary CoaXPress model equipped with high-speed CMOS sensor ■Features 28x28mm size 2M/5M type available. The 12M pixel model achieves a high fra...
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Weld Vision LLC
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■Product features - Ultra-compact CMOS camera with a diameter of φ5.5mm. There is also a type with LED lighting (4 pieces). ・Equipped with CCIQ im...
5 models listed
Aprolink Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・ON semiconductor AR0135 ・Resolution 1.2 million pixels ・Global shutter ■Product description The ID1M series is a Camera Link™ I/F com...
Keiyo Engineering Co., Ltd.
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A digital rearview mirror without recording function that can be attached to a standard rearview mirror. A smart mirror that projects the image fro...
Let's Corporation Co., Ltd.
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``Dragonfly - Dragonfly's Eye'' is a portable cam that can capture 360 degrees in all directions with ultra-high image quality and high functiona...
Field Three Co., Ltd.
600+ people viewing
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■High image quality of 4K/12 million pixels You can record smooth moving videos at 4K30fps and high-quality photos at 12 million pixels. ■IPX8 wat...
Ijuru Co., Ltd.
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ID □ MG series is a Camera Link ™ I/F compatible camera that uses GPIXEL's 2.5 μm pitch CMOS sensor. Common case size (45x45x35mm) and C mount. Ple...
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Oxford Instruments Ltd.
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■Summary Scientific CMOS is a breakthrough technology with several advanced performance features that make it ideal for high-precision quantitative...
3 models listed
Omron Sentech Co., Ltd.
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■Summary OPT-C:Link model equipped with high-speed CMOS sensor ■Features Achieves a high frame rate of 279fps with 12M pixels. (40Gbps compatible ...
8 models listed
Cognex Corporation
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■Features of In-Sight 7000 The In-Sight 7000 Series is a powerful, breakthrough vision system that combines flexibility, performance, and ease of i...
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