Foveon X3 direct image sensor

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Foveon_X3_direct_image_sensor
GPTKB entity
Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf image sensor
gptkbp:alternativeTo Bayer filter sensors
gptkbp:capturedBy full color at every pixel location
gptkbp:colorDetectionMethod vertical color separation
gptkbp:distinctiveAdvantage high color accuracy
no color interpolation
sharp image detail
gptkbp:features three-layer color sensing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Foveon X3 direct image sensor
gptkbp:introducedIn 2002
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Richard_B._Merrill
gptkbp:limitation limited dynamic range
higher noise at high ISO
lower sensitivity compared to Bayer sensors
used in few camera models
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Foveon,_Inc.
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Sigma_Corporation
gptkbp:notableModel gptkb:Sigma_DP1
gptkb:Sigma_SD1_Merrill
gptkb:Sigma_SD9
gptkb:Sigma_SD10
gptkbp:patent gptkb:Foveon,_Inc.
gptkbp:pixelDesign stacked photodiodes
gptkbp:sensorType gptkb:APS-C
gptkb:APS-H
full-frame
Four Thirds
gptkbp:successor Foveon Quattro sensor
gptkbp:technology gptkb:CMOS
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Sigma_digital_cameras
gptkbp:website https://www.foveon.com/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sigma_SD1_Merrill
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8