Visible Light Range Scientific Camera Market - By Type, (sCMOS, sCMOS (Backthinned), CCD, CCD (Backthinned), EMCCD), By Camera Resolution (Below 4 MP, 4 MP to 5MP, 6 MP to 9 MP, Above 9 MP), By Camera Price & Forecast, 2023 – 2032

Visible Light Range Scientific Camera Market Size

Visible Light Range Scientific Camera Market size was valued at over USD 400 million in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 5 % between 2023 and 2032 driven by the growing number of surgical procedures.
 

Medical cameras are a common component of surgical procedures. Recently, the number of surgeries has significantly increased due to the rapidly aging global population and the rising frequency of chronic diseases, raising the demand for cutting-edge medical equipment. Older patients opt for non-invasive procedures than invasive ones as these procedures allow them to recover more quickly & include fewer complications. Non-invasive procedures typically use cutting-edge camera technology to perform microscopic and endoscopic surgeries.
 

Microscopic cameras are frequently utilized in various surgical procedures from spinal and neurosurgery to cataract and dental operations. The development of surgical microscopes, from simple magnifying tools to information & communication hubs, has effectively aided in examining patient conditions while lowering morbidity rates. As a result, endoscopy, dermatology, ophthalmology, surgical microscopy, and dentistry extensively use medical cameras. The need for medical cameras is anticipated to rise along with the number of surgical procedures in these domains.
 

Dust, microparticles, contaminants, and shocks can damage 3D image sensors. The quality of an image can be significantly reduced by a small disturbance. Thus, these 3D sensors need to be handled carefully. Technologies including 4K, ultra-HD, and 3D depth sensing are more expensive than CMOS & CCD image sensor camera technologies. This restricts the placement of cameras along a production or assembly line to specific locations. Although the price of these cameras has drastically dropped over the past few years, small-scale businesses still find it too expensive. The high cost of camera technologies is restraining the market for visible light range scientific cameras.
 

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the visible light range scientific camera market. The pandemic created disruptions in the global supply chains, leading to shortages of crucial components and delayed production & delivery of scientific cameras. The pandemic also led to an increased demand for scientific cameras in research related to COVID-19. These cameras were used in applications such as microscopy, fluorescence, imaging, and spectroscopy to study the virus & its effects on cells and tissues. This resulted in a surging demand for scientific cameras during the pandemic.
 

Visible Light Range Scientific Camera Market Trends

Visible light range scientific camera industry has witnessed several trends in recent years including the increasing demand for high-resolution & high-speed cameras, the growing use of scientific cameras in life sciences, the adoption of CMOS sensors, the increasing demand for hyperspectral imaging, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML). The integration of AI and ML into scientific cameras enables advanced image analysis including automated image, segmentation classification, and quantification. The technology is particularly useful in high-throughput applications where a large amount of data needs to be analyzed quickly. Overall, the visible light range scientific camera industry is expected to continue to grow as imaging technology improves and the demand for high-quality images in research & scientific applications increases.
 

Visible Light Range Scientific Camera Market Analysis

Based on camera resolution, market is categorized into above 9 MP, 6 MP to 9 MP, 4 MP to 5 MP, and below 4 MP. The below 4 MP segment held over USD 150 million in 2022. The below 4 MP segment of the visible light range scientific camera market has the biggest revenue share. The segment is witnessing growth due to increasing demand for high resolution imaging, advancements in sensor technology, adoption of AI and increasing adoption of automation. As well as These cameras are often more cost-effective and easier to use. These factors are expected to drive the below 4 MP camera segment growth over the forecast period.
 

Based on type, the market is segmented into sCMOS (Backthinned), sCMOS, CCD (Backthinned), CCD, and EMCCD. The sCMOS segment accounted for over 20% share in 2022. As sCMOS cameras use more modern technology than CCD cameras, their market acceptance and appeal are rising. The trade-offs involved with traditional CMOS cameras are eliminated with sCMOS technology. In contrast to earlier CMOS & CCD sensor generations, sCMOS cameras deliver quick frame rates, incredibly low noise, a wide field of view, excellent resolution, and a broad dynamic range. sCMOS uses dual amplifiers and dual analog-to-digital converter readout to achieve a high dynamic range. The data is merged after being simultaneously read from a low-gain channel and a high-gain channel, resulting in a remarkable dynamic range. sCMOS cameras offer low noise, fast speed, and a huge field of view for various applications, ranging from microscopy to astrophysics. Due to these factors, the sCMOS cameras segment is expected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period.
 

Asia pacific visible light range scientific camera market is expected to grow at over 8% CAGR from 2022 – 2032. The increasing demand for cutting-edge technologies in the region will contribute to rapid industry expansion during the forecast period. Manufacturers and suppliers are anticipated to focus on the prospects in the developing Asian markets as established economies reach saturation, boosting market growth in the coming years. Healthcare authorities in China are encouraging the private sector to construct healthcare facilities by removing several legislative restrictions. Owing to the removal of legislative restrictions, the country's healthcare system will benefit as it will attract international manufacturers of medical devices, especially those that manufacture visible light range scientific cameras.
 

Visible Light Range Scientific Camera Market Share

Major companies operating in the visible light range scientific camera market include:

• Atik Cameras
• Diffraction Limited
• Excelitas PCO GmbH
• Hamamatsu Photonics Thorlabs, Inc
• Horiba Scientific
• IDEX Health & Science
• Meiji Techno
• Oxford Instruments (Andor Technology)
• Photonic Science
• Raptor Photonics
• Spectral Instruments, Inc
• Teledyne Technologies
• Thorlabs, Inc
• XIMEA GmbH
   

Visible Light Range Scientific Camera Industry News:

• In June 2021, Photonic Science launched the HAWKeye sCMOS camera 4123. It features the sCMOS Fairchild 4123 sensor equipped with 0.5 readout noise of electrons, a defective pixel count, and a low dark current.
   
• In May 2021, Hamamatsu Photonics launched a photon-number-resolving scientific camera with 9.4 megapixels and low noise. It can reduce the photoelectric noise to below signal level generated by photons, which are the smallest light unit.
   

The visible light range scientific camera market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments:

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By Type

• sCMOS
• sCMOS (backthinned)
• CCD
• CCD (backthinned)
• EMCCD

By Camera Resolution

• Below 4 MP
• 4 MP to 5MP
• 6 MP to 9 MP
• Above 9 MP

By Camera Price

• Below USD 10,000
• USD 10,000 - USD 20,000
• Above USD 20,000

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• MEA
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia