Camera Comparisons
Here is a brief comparison of all our camera models.
Camera Comparison Guide
| Image | Model | Description | Max Res | FPS | Exp | Bits |
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Flex |
In Standard Mode, the Phantom Flex is just like any other Phantom digital high-speed camera. In Phantom HQ Mode Vision Research’s proprietary image enhancement technology is employed. This results in electronic image stability is unprecedented in digital high-speed cameras: stable blacks, low noise, higher dynamic range and repeatable shots. |
Standard 2650x1600
1920x1080 1280x720 640x480 HQ
2650x1600
1920x1080 1280x720 640x480 |
Standard
1560
2800 6100 13000 HQ
780
1390 3000 6300 |
STD-1µs | 12 |
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65 | 4K, 10 megapixel resolution, the world's only 65mm format digital camera. Can take up to 140 pictures-per-second at full resolution. Up to 32GB memory and CineMag® compatible. HD-SDI output. | 4096x2440 2048x2048 1280x800 640x480 256x256 16x8 |
141 169 431 718 1342 34482 |
6µs | 14 |
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HD GOLD |
2K and HD resolution, 35mm format, high-speed camera tuned for entertainment oriented productions, and very high resolution instrumentation requirements. Up to 32GB internal memory and CineMag compatible. HD-SDI output. | 2048x2048 1920x1080 1280x720 |
540 1000 1539 |
2µs | 14 |
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v1610 | With our proprietary widescreen CMOS sensor, the v1610 can acquire and save up to 16 gigapixels-per-second of data. That means at its full megapixel resolution of 1280 x 800, you can achieve 16,000 frames-per-second (fps). At reduced resolutions, the v1610 offers frame rates of 650,000 fps. | 1280x720 1024x800 1024x512 896x800 640x480 512x384 384x384 128x128 128x32 128x16 |
18100 18800 29300 20800 43400 62100 72900 303000 833300* 1000000* *with FAST Option
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1µs | 12 |
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v1210 | The v1210 is the ideal solution for applications that require capturing high-resolution images at ultra-high speeds, serving as an excellent tool for scientists, researchers, and engineers. | 1280x800 1024x512 768x768 384x384 256x256 128x64 128x32 128x16 |
12000 22600 19100 62200 110000 450000 725000* 1000000* *with FAST Option |
1µs | 12 |
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v711 | The v711 includes our proprietary widescreen 1280 x 800 CMOS sensor, which allows you to keep moving targets in the frame longer and see more of the event you are recording. The wide sensor also enables true 1280 x 720 HD images from a 1Mpx camera. With the v711, you can achieve a maximum speed of 7530 frames-per-second at full resolution. At reduced resolutions, the camera can deliver up to 680,000 frames-per-second or up to 1,400,000 fps with the FAST option. | 1280x800 1024x768 512x512 256x256 256x64 128x32 128x16 128x8 |
7530 9520 25000 79000 288800 685800 1077500 1400000 |
1µs 300ns optional |
12 |
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v641 | The Phantom v641 is the second generation v640 camera. It is smaller and lighter than its predecessor and has a number of new convenience features requested by users. There are dual power inputs for battery backup or hot-swapping batteries when under battery power. The viewfinder port has been moved forward on the camera to make cabling cleaner and less intrusive. Two auxiliary power ports can provide 12VDC (1.5A) power for accessories -- and, each also has a trigger signal input available. | 256x8 256x64 256x128 256x256 512x512 800x600 1280x1024 |
219200 90200 53900 29800 12300 7370 3780 |
1 μs | 12 |
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v611 | The v611 includes our proprietary widescreen 1280 x 800 CMOS sensor, which allows you to keep moving targets in the frame longer and see more of the event you are recording. The wide sensor also enables true 1280 x 720 HD images. With the v611, you can achieve a maximum speed of 6242 frames-per-second at full resolution. At reduced resolutions, it can deliver up rto 680,000 frames-per-second, or 1,000,000 fps using the FAST option. | 1280x800 1280x720 512x512 256x256 128x128 128x64 128x8 |
6242 6933 20978 66997 183250 330469 1000000 |
1 μs 300ns optional |
12 |
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v341 | The Phantom v341 digital high-speed video camera provides a 4 megapixel 35mm format sensor and almost 3 gigapixels/second throughput. That means full-resolution frame rates of 800 frames-per-second (fps). Shutter speeds down to 1 microsecond and a global electronic shutter allow for crisp, sharp images with little or no image blur or motion artifacts. | 2580x1600 1920x1080 1280x720 512x512 256x128 256x8 |
800 1440 3180 10900 38700 129500 |
1µs | 12 |
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v311 | The v311 was built upon our widescreen 1280 x 800 CMOS sensor, which allows you to keep moving targets in the frame longer and see more of the event you are recording. The wide sensor also enables true 1280 x 720 HD images. The v311 delivers a maximum speed of 3250 frames-per-second at full resolution. At reduced resolutions, it can deliver up to 500,000 frames-per-second. It can also record direct to CineMag at up to 800 megapixels/second. | 1280x800 1024x800 600x480 256x256 128x64 128x8 |
3250 4040 10300 40500 228680 500000 |
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12 |
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v211 | The v211 lets you take advantage of our proprietary widescreen 1280 x 800 CMOS sensor – which is 25 percent wider than most competitive models. This allows you to keep moving targets in the frame longer and see more of the event you are recording. The wide sensor also enables true 1280 x 720 HD images. The v211 delivers a maximum speed of 2190 frames-per-second at full resolution. At reduced resolutions, it can deliver up to 300,000 frames-per-second, further underscoring its versatility. | 1280x800 512x512 256x256 128x64 128x8 |
2190 7810 26500 129800 300000 |
2µs | 12 |
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v10 | 4 megapixel resolution for applications that require high-definition at mid-range speeds. Popular for sports broadcasting. Can be configured with up to 24GB of memory. Supports HD-SDI at 1080i/p/psf and 720 | 2400x1800 1280x720 576x576 96x8 |
480 1992 4756 153846 |
2µs | 14 |
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v9.1 | A step up from the V5.2, this 2 megapixel, high-definition camera is well suited to large field-of-view applications. Holds up to 24GB of images. HD-SDI output provides immediate playback of recorded movies | 1632x1200 960x480 480x240 96x32 |
1000 3906 12422 100000 |
2µs | 14 |
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v7.3 | Our most popular camera, high speed and high sensitivity for more demanding applications. Can be configured with a massive 32GB of memory. Accelerate the speed at small resolutions even more with the V7.3 Turbo Mode (T) | 800x600 512x512 256x256 128x128 64x64 (T) 32x16 (T) |
6688 11527 36697 88888 250000 500000 |
1µs | 14 |
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ir300 | Using a proprietary sensor design and existing Phantom v7.3 camera electronics, the Phantom ir300 provides extended spectral response beyond visible light into the infrared spectrum. The extended IR response allows you to image events not previously visible to CMOS-based digital high-speed cameras. | 800x600 640x480 320x240 512x128 256x128 256x64 128x64 |
6,688 10,101 33,057 40,000 63,492 100,000 129,032 |
2µs | 14 |
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Miro Airborne HD | With a variety of image sizes up to 1920 x 1080 and a maximum full-resolution frame rate of 335 fps you will find a setting that matches your need. (Maximum frame rates at reduced resolutions are as high as 20,000 fps!) | 1920x1080 1920x1024 1920x720 1024x1024 1024x768 1024x512 1024x256 |
335 355 500 355 475 700 1390 |
2µs | 12 |
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Miro Airborne | Designed and tested for airborne applications, the Miro Airborne is an ideal digital solution.Get the ruggedness and form factor of the Miro 3 with the secure, removable image storage of the Miro 4. | 800x600 | 1265 | 2µs | 12 |
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Miro eX4 | Point-and-shoot, review and edit – all from the built-in LCD touch screen which also provides immediate feedback on the results of your test or experiment. |
800x600 |
1,260 |
2µs | 8 |
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Miro 3 | High-G rated, full Phantom® feature set (the same as the Miro 4), compact, lightweight. A favorite of the automotive industry. This camera does not have LCD control, nor a removable battery. It has internal flash memory instead of removable CompactFlash™. | 800x600 640x480 512x512 256x256 128x128 |
1200 1949 2252 8146 25477 |
2µs | 12 |
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Miro eX2 | The Phantom Miro eX2 provides the perfect balance of resolution, speed, and light-sensitivity in a self-contained solution enabling anyone to capture high-quality, slow-motion movies. | 640x480 256x480 128x128 32x16 |
1,240 2,900 18,200 105,200 |
5µs | 8 |
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Miro eX1 | The Phantom Miro eX1 features a full resolution speed of 500 frames-per-second (fps) and 1000 fps max @480 x 360. Nine selectable frame rates, each with up to 6 selectable exposure settings. | 640x480 480x360 |
500 1000 |
Select percentages of maximum (1/frame-rate) | 8 |
Max Res: The first number listed is the maximum resolution of the camera. All cameras except the Miro 1 can be used at smaller resolutions, and as the resolution is decreased the maximum frame rate will increase as you can see in the other examples. The resolution/speed relationships shown are just a very small sampling of what is available.
FPS: The maximum frames-per-second at the maximum resolution. You can select lower frame rates on all cameras. The Miro 1 has 8 total selections, all other cameras have hundreds or thousands of legal values. Some maximum frame rates are added cost options.
Exp: The minimum exposure setting for the camera. The smaller this value, the more you can freeze the motion of high-speed objects. However, the smaller the value, the more light you will need. Of course, you can set higher exposures up to 1/FPS. The minimum exposure on the Miro 1 is calculated by: 10% of 1/FPS. The minimum 300ns minimum frame rate on the V12 is an added cost option.
Bits: The number of bits (bit depth) DETERMINES the maximum number of gray scale levels that the sensor can see. As stated, the 12-bit cameras see 12 levels of gray when it's really 2^12 or 4096 levels of gray. In general, the more the better for the best images. However, larger bit-depths increase file size. The maximum bit-depths shown here are added cost options on some cameras.
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