EMVA 1288 Imaging Performance

Measurements are taken based on guidelines in the EMVA 1288 standard; the full definition can be found at EMVA.org. Camera settings are: maximum bit depth, 16-bit pixel format, and ISP disabled. The center wavelength is 525 nm unless otherwise noted. Results are captured at room temperature (20°C).

Blackfly S BFS-PGE-120S4M Blackfly S BFS-PGE-120S4C
Resolution 4000x3000 4000x3000
Sensor Sony IMX226, CMOS, 1/1.7 Sony IMX226, CMOS, 1/1.7
Pixel Size (µm) 1.85 1.85
Firmware Version 2209.0.185.0 2209.0.185.0
ADC Bit Depth 12 12
Quantum Efficiency Mono (% at 525 nm) 76.29 N/A
Quantum Efficiency Blue (% at 470 nm) N/A 60.02
Quantum Efficiency Green (% at 525 nm) N/A 65.21
Quantum Efficiency Red (% at 630 nm) N/A 39.01
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (e-) 3.12 3.13
Temporal Dark Noise (Read Noise) (DN) 18.18 18.26
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (dB) 40.51 40.53
Signal to Noise Ratio Maximum (Bits) 6.73 6.73
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (γ) 4.88 5.71
Absolute Sensitivity Threshold (e-) 3.72 3.73
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (e-) 11252 11307
Saturation Capacity (Well Depth) (γ) 14749 17304
Dynamic Range (dB) 69.60 69.63
Dynamic Range (Bits) 11.56 11.56
Gain (e-/ADU) 0.18 0.18

Blackfly S BFS-PGE-120S4M Spectral Response Curve



Blackfly S BFS-PGE-120S4C Spectral Response Curve