Instrumentation & Robotics
Choosing a Scientific Camera Sensor: How CCD, sCMOS, EMCCD, SPAD and InGaAs Split the Imaging Work
Choosing the right scientific camera sensor involves understanding the trade-offs between sensitivity, speed, and spectral range offered by technologies like CCD, sCMOS, EMCCD, SPAD, and InGaAs. This article guides selection by mapping experimental requirements to the best-suited sensor technology.
Yasmin Haddad·October 23, 2026