What you must know.About Area Scan Camera and Line Scan Camera.
Area Scan Camera vs Line Scan Camera
Line scan cameras and area scan cameras are two different types of cameras, and they are used in different application scenarios.Line scan cameras capture images one row at a time, while area scan cameras capture images simultaneously. Area scan cameras are often used in applications where image quality is critical. Because an area scan camera can capture a wider field of view and more detail than a line scan camera. Area scan cameras are also often used in applications with less critical speed.
Applications of Line Scan Camera
Line scan camera A special camera that captures images in lines rather than rectangles in such a way that it can be used for high-speed scanning applications
1. Industrial inspection: identify defects or measure dimensions
2. Automation: Recognize objects or measure locations
3. Medical imaging: fundus examination or skin scan
4. Scientific research: study cell movement or astronomical observation
Application of Area Scan Camera
Scenarios with a wide-angle field of view of an area scan camera, such as the following four scenarios, etc.
1. Industrial inspection: identify defects or measure dimensions
2. Automation: Recognize objects or measure locations
3. Robot navigation: identify obstacles or track targets
4. Security surveillance: identifying intruders or tracking crowds
The table below summarizes the main differences between line scan cameras and area scan cameras:
| Feature | Line scan cameras | Area scan cameras |
| Capture method | One line at a time | All at once |
| Resolution | High | Low |
| Speed | Fast | Slow |
| Image quality | Low | High |
| Applications | High-speed imaging, machine vision | Photography, videography |
These two cameras will greatly help industrial production, and their application scenarios are not only mentioned in the article. Finally, if you have views and comments on the article, please contact us for communication. Of course, if you also purchase these two types of cameras, you can contact us for a free consultation.