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Compact form factor cameras with high-speed data connections and sensor options for nearly all imaging needs with flexibility for multi-camera configurations.
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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.

  • 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

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
MX022CG-CM-X2G2 2.2 MPix Color  CMOSIS  CMV2000  2048 x 1088  2/3"  5.5 µm 338 FPS
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
MX023CG-SY-X2G2 2.3 MPix Color  SONY  IMX174  1936 x 1216  1/1.2"  5.86 µm 166 FPS
MX023MG-SY-X2G2 2.3 MPix Monochrome  SONY  IMX174  1936 x 1216  1/1.2"  5.86 µm 166 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
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
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
MX042RG-CM-X2G2 4.1 MPix NIR  CMOSIS  CMV4000  2048 x 2048  1"  5.5 µm 180 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
MX051MG-SY-PG4-X2G2-HDR 5.1 MPix Monochrome  SONY  IMX537  2472 x 2064  1/1.8"  2.74 µm 131 FPS
MX051CG-SY-PG4-X2G2-HDR 5.1 MPix Color  SONY  IMX537  2472 x 2064  1/1.8"  2.74 µm 131 FPS
MX051MG-SY-PG4-X2G2 5.1 MPix Monochrome  SONY  IMX547  2472 x 2064  1.1"  2.74 µm 124 FPS
MX051CG-SY-PG4-X2G2 5.1 MPix Color  SONY  IMX547  2472 x 2064  1.1"  2.74 µm 124 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  1.2"  2.74 µm 59 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 87 FPS
MX081MG-SY-PG4-X2G2 8.1 MPix Monochrome  SONY  IMX546  2856 x 2848  1.1"  2.74 µm 88 FPS
MX081CG-SY-PG4-X2G2 8.1 MPix Color  SONY  IMX546  2856 x 2848  1.1"  2.74 µm 88 FPS
MX089CG-SY-X2G2 8.9 MPix Color  SONY  IMX255  4112 x 2176  1"  3.45 µm 95 FPS
MX089MG-SY-X2G2 8.9 MPix Monochrome  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
MX124MG-SY-PG4-X2G2-HDR 12.4 MPix Monochrome  SONY  IMX535  4128 x 3008  1/1.1"  2.74 µm 60 FPS
MX124CG-SY-PG4-X2G2-HDR 12.4 MPix Color  SONY  IMX535  4128 x 3008  1/1.1"  2.74 µm 60 FPS
MX124CG-SY-PG4-X2G2 12.4 MPix Color  SONY  IMX545  4128 x 3008  1.1"  2.74 µm 61 FPS
MX124MG-SY-PG4-X2G2 12.4 MPix Monochrome  SONY  IMX545  4128 x 3008  1.1"  2.74 µm 61 FPS
MX120MG-CM-X4G2 12.5 MPix Monochrome  CMOSIS  CMV12000  4096 x 3072  APS-C  5.5 µm 138 FPS
MX120CG-CM-X4G2 12.5 MPix Color  CMOSIS  CMV12000  4096 x 3072  APS-C  5.5 µm 138 FPS
MX161MG-SY-X2G2-FL-HDR 16.1 MPix Monochrome  SONY  IMX532  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
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
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
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
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
MX245CG-SY-X2G2 24.5 MPix Color  SONY  IMX540  5328 x 4608  1.2"  2.74 µm 30 FPS
MX245MG-SY-X2G2 24.5 MPix Monochrome  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
MX262MG-GP-X8G3-FF 26.2 MPix Monochrome  Gpixel  GMAX0505  5120 x 5120  1.2"  2.5 µm 150 FPS
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
MX500CG-CM-X4G2 47.5 MPix Color  CMOSIS  CMV50000  7920 x 6004  35mm Full Frame  4.6 µm 30 FPS
MX500MG-CM-X4G2 47.5 MPix Monochrome  CMOSIS  CMV50000  7920 x 6004  35mm Full Frame  4.6 µm 30 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
SWIPE FOR MORE
(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.

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.

xiX camera applications

Robotic-arm-portable-remotely-controlled-alignment-automation-applications
Robotics
Accurate robotic arms, deep learning tasks, portable medical devices and remotely controlled miniature robots, alignment and assembly.
Facial-face-scanning-tracking-capture-volumetric-rig-multi-camera-setup-applications
Ultra-fast scanning
3D and facial action coding scanning (FACS), face recognition, eye tracking, body scanner, people counting. High definition motion capture.
VR-AR-360-panorama-embedded-vision-multiple-camera-setup-system-applications
VR and AR
Virtual and augmented reality: 360 spherical panorama, cyclorama imaging, head mounted camera (HMC), stereo camera systems.
Aerial-mapping-photogrammetry-capture-videogrammetry-UAV-drone-applications
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-stadium-sports-instant-replay-capture-rapid-applications
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.
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LoLa
Ideal for low latency audio and visual streaming systems used in education or commercial film, television and studio production.