Sensor Technology & Performance

Back-Illuminated (BSI) Sensors vs. Standard CMOS: What’s the Difference?

back illuminated sensor

I often get asked why modern cameras capture better low-light images than older designs. I explain this from my own experience with phone and compact cameras. The shift to a back illuminated sensor design changed how light reaches the photosites and made a real difference in everyday photography. Early adopters like OmniVision launched the OV8810 …