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Cameras with Stacked Sensors and No Blackout Viewfinders in 2022

Published: June 07, 2022
Updated: May 19, 2023

 

Stacked CMOS Sensor Structure
Stacked CMOS Sensor Structure

 

Update May19th, 2023: Recently released Nikon Z8  also has a Stacked Sensor.

Stacked CMOS sensors technology which enables ultra-fast readout times is one of the most important innovations in the  imaging sensor world and being implemented in more camera models these days by the manufacturers, especially on their flagship models such as Sony Alpha A1 , Canon EOS R3 and Nikon Z9.

Thanks to ultra fast readout speeds, Stacked sensor technology makes it possible to increase the max shooting speed and minimize the rolling shutter effects. Another advantage that was made possible by the stacked sensor is the 'no blackout' or 'blackout free' viewfinders.

 

Sony A9 The first Mirrorless Camera to Sport a Stacked CMOS Sensor
Sony A9 The first Mirrorless Camera to Sport a Stacked CMOS Sensor

 

As of 2022, there are only 7 cameras that utilizes the Stacked CMOS sensor, five of them have full-frame sensors, one is Micro Four Thirds (OM System OM-1) and the last one, Fujifilm X-H2S has an APS-C sized sensor. Below you can find the specs of each of these cameras with a comparison table at the very end.

 

Cameras with STACKED SENSORS in 2022
  Model Release Date Sensor Max Fps IBIS Weight
Fujifilm X-H2S 2022 26.0MP - APS-C 40 fps Yes 660g
OM System OM-1 2022 20.0MP - Four Thirds 120 fps Yes 599g
Nikon Z9 2021 46.0MP - Full frame 30 fps Yes 1340g
Canon R3 2021 24.0MP - Full frame 30 fps Yes 1015g
Sony A1 2021 50.0MP - Full frame 30 fps Yes 737g
Sony A9 II 2019 24.0MP - Full frame 20 fps Yes 678g
Sony A9 2017 24.0MP - Full frame 20 fps Yes 673g

 

1. Fujifilm X-H2S

Fujifilm X-H2S
Fujifilm X-H2S

Fujifilm X-H2S Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2022-05-31
  • 26MP - APS-C Stacked BSI X-Trans Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 160 - 12800 ( expands to 80-51200)
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 15.0fps (40.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 660g. 136 x 93 x 95 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Read the Review
  • Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo


Check Fujifilm X-H2S at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU


2. OM System OM-1

OM System OM-1
OM System OM-1

OM System OM-1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2022-02-15
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 80-102400)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps (120.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 599g. 135 x 92 x 73 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Read the Review
  • Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo


Check OM System OM-1 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU


3. Nikon Z9

Nikon Z9
Nikon Z9

Nikon Z9 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2021-10-29
  • 46MP - Full frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 25600 ( expands to 32 - 102400)
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 3686k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 30.0fps continuous shooting
  • 8K - 7680 x 4320 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 1340g. 149 x 150 x 91 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Read the Review
  • Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo


Check Nikon Z9 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU


4. Canon EOS R3

Canon EOS R3
Canon EOS R3

Canon R3 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2021-09-14
  • 24MP - Full frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 102400 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
  • Canon RF Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0fps (30.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
  • 6K - 6000 x 3164 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 1015g. 150 x 143 x 87 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Read the Review
  • Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo


Check Canon EOS R3 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU


5. Sony Alpha A1

Sony Alpha A1
Sony Alpha A1

Sony A1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2021-01-26
  • 50MP - Full frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 50 - 102400)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 9437k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps (30.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
  • 8K - 7680 x 4320 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 737g. 129 x 97 x 70 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Read the Review
  • Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo


Check Sony Alpha A1 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU


6. Sony Alpha A9 II

Sony Alpha A9 II
Sony Alpha A9 II

Sony A9 II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-10-03
  • 24MP - Full frame Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 3686k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 678g. 129 x 96 x 76 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Alpha A9 Compare
  • Read the Review
  • Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo


Check Sony Alpha A9 II at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU


7. Sony Alpha A9

Sony Alpha A9
Sony Alpha A9

Sony A9 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-04-19
  • 24MP - Full frame Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 50 - 204800)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 3686k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 673g. 127 x 96 x 63 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Read the Review
  • Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo


Check Sony Alpha A9 at: B&H Photo / AmazonUS / AmazonCA / AmazonDE / AmazonES / AmazonFR / AmazonIT / AmazonUK / AmazonIN / AmazonAU


FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON
ModelFujifilm X-H2SOM System OM-1Nikon Z9Canon EOS R3Sony Alpha A1Sony Alpha A9 IISony Alpha A9
Sensor Resolution26.0 MP20.0 MP46.0 MP24.0 MP50.0 MP24.0 MP24.0 MP
Announced Date2022-05-312022-02-152021-10-292021-09-142021-01-262019-10-032017-04-19
Camera TypeAdvanced MirrorlessPro MirrorlessPro MirrorlessPro MirrorlessPro MirrorlessPro MirrorlessPro Mirrorless
Sensor TypeStacked BSI X-TransStacked BSI Live MOS SensorStacked CMOSStacked CMOSStacked CMOSStacked BSI-CMOSStacked BSI-CMOS
Sensor SizeAPS-CFour ThirdsFull frameFull frameFull frameFull frameFull frame
Sensor SensitivityISO 160 - 12800( expands to 80-51200)ISO 200 - 25600( expands to 80-102400)ISO 64 - 25600( expands to 32 - 102400)ISO 100 - 102400( expands to 50 - 204800)ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 50 - 102400)ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800)ISO 100 - 51200( expands to 50 - 204800)
Lens MountFujifilm XMicro Four ThirdsNikon ZCanon RFSony ESony ESony E
Image Stabil.Sensor-shift ( up to 7.0 stops)Sensor-shift ( up to 7.0 stops)Sensor-shift ( up to 6.0 stops)Sensor-shift ( up to 8.0 stops)Sensor-shift ( up to 5.5 stops)Sensor-shift ( up to 5.5 stops)Sensor-shift ( up to 5.0 stops)
Eye Tracking Focus
Weight660g599g1340g1015g737g678g673g
Dimensions136 x 93 x 95mm135 x 92 x 73mm149 x 150 x 91mm150 x 143 x 87mm129 x 97 x81mm129 x 96 x 76mm127 x 96 x 63mm
Weather Sealing
Focus Points42510534931053759693693
Animal Eye Tracking
Focus Stacking
Focus Bracket
Minimum Shutter30 sec60 sec900 sec30 sec30 sec30 sec30 sec
Maximum Shutter1/8000sec1/8000sec1/32000sec1/8000sec1/8000sec1/8000sec1/8000sec
Maximum Shutter Electronic1/32000 sec1/32000 sec1/32000 sec1/64000 sec1/32000 sec1/32000 sec1/32000 sec
Continuous Drive15.0fps10.0fps30.0fps12.0fps10.0fps10.0fps10.0fps
Max Video Reso6240 x 41604096 x 21607680 x 43206000 x 31647680 x 43203840 x 21603840 x 2160
Video fps at Max120p,60p,50p,30p,25p,24p60p30p, 25p, 24p60p, ​30p, ​24p,23.98p30p,​25p, 23.98p30p,25p,24p30p,25p,24p
Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVCH.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264, H.265XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Storage Slot2222222
Battery Life580520740760530690650
Battery ModelNP-W235BLX-1EN-EL18dLP-E19NP-FZ100NP-FZ100NP-FZ100
RAW Video
Webcam
Anti Flicker
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Wifi
Weather Sealing
Timelapse
Screen TypeFully articulatedFully articulatedTiltingFully articulatedTiltingTiltingTilting
Top LCD
LCD Size3.00"3.00"3.20"3.20"3.00"3.00"3.00"
Screen dots1620000162000020889604150000144000014400001440000
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeElectronicElectronicElectronicElectronicElectronicElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Viewfinder Magnification0.8x0.83x0.8x0.76x0.9x0.78x0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution5,760,0005,760,0003,686,4005,760,0009,440,0003,686,4003,686,400
NFC
Selfie Friendly Screen
High Resolution Mode
AF Joystick
Bluetooth
Full-size HDMI Port
Gyro data Stabilization
Vehicle Tracking
Eye Control AF
Live Composition
PriceAmazon, B&H PhotoAmazon, B&H PhotoAmazon, B&H PhotoAmazon, B&H PhotoAmazon, B&H PhotoAmazon, B&H PhotoAmazon, B&H Photo

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