From operating rooms to research labs, medical imaging demands uncompromising accuracy, low noise, and consistent performance. Sony’s industrial image sensors, designed for professional and scientific environments, are engineered to meet these exacting standards - delivering the fidelity healthcare professionals rely on for diagnosis, treatment, and research.

Microsurgery and pathology imaging require extreme detail with no tolerance for distortion. Any lag or blur can affect surgical precision or diagnostic confidence.

• Pregius® / Pregius S Global Shutter CMOS sensors eliminate motion artifacts, ensuring distortion-free capture of fast-moving surgical tools or live tissue samples.

• Back-illuminated Pregius S models provide high sensitivity in compact designs - allowing smaller, lighter microscope camera heads without sacrificing resolution.

• High pixel counts (up to ~24.5 MP) support ultra-detailed imagery for digital pathology, neurosurgery, and ophthalmology.

Eye imaging systems must capture fine structures in low-light conditions without causing patient discomfort.

• Low-noise, high-sensitivity global shutter sensors enable fast, non-invasive retinal scans without motion blur.

• Near-infrared (NIR) sensitivity helps visualize structures and vasculature with minimal visible light exposure, improving patient comfort and expanding diagnostic insight.

Diagnosing skin cancers or vascular disorders often requires imaging beyond visible light to reveal sub-surface features.

• SenSWIR™ Short-Wavelength Infrared sensors (400–1700 nm) penetrate deeper into tissue layers, helping detect melanoma margins or vascular abnormalities invisible in conventional imaging.

• Polarsens™ polarization sensors differentiate surface textures and stress patterns in skin tissue, aiding in burn assessment, scar evaluation, and cosmetic treatment planning.

Real-time imaging in minimally invasive surgery demands precision, low latency, and artifact-free output in challenging lighting.

• High-frame-rate Pregius sensors maintain clarity during rapid instrument movement.

• Back-illuminated pixel design improves sensitivity in low-light surgical fields without resorting to intense illumination.

• Integration with medical-grade optics and image processing systems enables surgical teams to navigate with confidence.

Automated analyzers, cell counters, and genetic sequencing instruments need repeatable, high-contrast imaging for reliable results.

• Global shutter CMOS sensors deliver consistent image quality across thousands of repetitive captures.

• UV- and multispectral-capable industrial sensors expand capabilities for fluorescence microscopy, PCR monitoring, and spectroscopic assays.

• SLVS-EC high-speed interfaces support rapid image transfer for real-time analysis in high-throughput systems.

• Distortion-Free Imaging: Global shutter technology ensures motion artifacts don’t compromise accuracy.

• Enhanced Low-Light Performance: Back-illuminated pixels and high quantum efficiency enable clear imaging under minimal illumination.

• Specialized Sensing: Polarization and SWIR expand diagnostic possibilities beyond the visible spectrum.

• High Resolution in Compact Packages: Delivers more detail while allowing smaller, ergonomic device designs.

• Proven Reliability: Industrial-grade build and long product lifecycles ensure stability in regulated medical environments.

Macnica Americas provides direct access to Sony’s industrial image sensor portfolio, engineering expertise, and integration support tailored to medical device manufacturers.

We help you:

• Select the right sensor technology for your application (Pregius, Pregius S, SenSWIR, Polarsens, and more)

• Accelerate prototyping with evaluation kits and rapid sampling

• Ensure long-term supply chain stability for regulated healthcare markets

Contact Macnica today to learn how Sony industrial image sensors can empower your next-generation surgical imaging, diagnostic, and life sciences solutions.