Cameras with Stacked Sensors and No Blackout Viewfinders in 2022

Post Date:2022-06-07

Stacked CMOS Sensor Structure

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

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 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
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2. 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
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3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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
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FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON

Model	Fujifilm X-H2S	OM System OM-1	Nikon Z9	Canon EOS R3	Sony Alpha A1	Sony Alpha A9 II	Sony Alpha A9
Sensor Resolution	26.0 MP	20.0 MP	46.0 MP	24.0 MP	50.0 MP	24.0 MP	24.0 MP
Announced Date	2022-05-31	2022-02-15	2021-10-29	2021-09-14	2021-01-26	2019-10-03	2017-04-19
Camera Type	Advanced Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless
Sensor Type	Stacked BSI X-Trans	Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor	Stacked CMOS	Stacked CMOS	Stacked CMOS	Stacked BSI-CMOS	Stacked BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size	APS-C	Four Thirds	Full frame	Full frame	Full frame	Full frame	Full frame
Sensor Sensitivity	ISO 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 Mount	Fujifilm X	Micro Four Thirds	Nikon Z	Canon RF	Sony E	Sony E	Sony 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
Weight	660g	599g	1340g	1015g	737g	678g	673g
Dimensions	136 x 93 x 95mm	135 x 92 x 73mm	149 x 150 x 91mm	150 x 143 x 87mm	129 x 97 x81mm	129 x 96 x 76mm	127 x 96 x 63mm
Weather Sealing
Focus Points	425	1053	493	1053	759	693	693
Animal Eye Tracking
Focus Stacking
Focus Bracket
Minimum Shutter	30 sec	60 sec	900 sec	30 sec	30 sec	30 sec	30 sec
Maximum Shutter Electronic	1/32000 sec	1/32000 sec	1/32000 sec	1/64000 sec	1/32000 sec	1/32000 sec	1/32000 sec
Continuous Drive	15.0fps	10.0fps	30.0fps	12.0fps	10.0fps	20.0fps	20.0fps
Max Video Reso	4096 x 2160	4096 x 2160	7680 x 4320	6000 x 3164	7680 x 4320	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
Video fps at Max	120p,60p,50p,30p,25p,24p	60p	30p, 25p, 24p	60p, 30p, 24p,23.98p	30p,25p, 23.98p	30p,25p,24p	30p,25p,24p
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC	H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264	MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Storage Slot	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Battery Life	580	520	740	760	530	690	650
Battery Model	NP-W235	BLX-1	EN-EL18d	LP-E19	NP-FZ100	NP-FZ100	NP-FZ100
RAW Video
Webcam
Anti Flicker
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Wifi
Weather Sealing
Timelapse
Screen Type	Fully articulated	Fully articulated	Tilting	Fully articulated	Tilting	Tilting	Tilting
Top LCD
LCD Size	3.00"	3.00"	3.20"	3.20"	3.00"	3.00"	3.00"
Screen dots	1620000	1620000	2088960	4150000	1440000	1440000	1440000
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8x	0.83x	0.8x	0.76x	0.9x	0.78x	0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution	5,760,000	5,760,000	3,686,400	5,760,000	9,437,184	3,686,400	3,686,400
NFC
Selfie Friendly Screen
High Resolution Mode
AF Joystick
Bluetooth
Full-size HDMI Port
Gyro data Stabilization
Vehicle Tracking
Eye Control AF
Live Composition
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