Chipworks Reviews DSLR Sensors: Sony and Nikon

Chipworks starts a series of full frame DSLR sensor reviews. The first part talks about sensors found inside Nikon cameras from 2004 till today. Chipworks has analyzed the pixel structures of APS-C and full frame sensors used in 10 Nikon DSLRs. Six cameras use Nikon-designed, Renesas fabricated CIS, while four cameras are based on Sony sensors:


A shared pixel structure was used in both Sony latest 36MP 4.75um-pixel IMX094 (made in 0.18um process) and Renesas 7.3um-pixel NC81366W (using 0.25um process):

Sony IMX094 from the D800
Nikon NC81366W from the D4

Thanks to RF for the link!

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