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The Sony FCB-ER9500 represents a significant advancement in high-definition zoom camera modules. It combines high resolution, powerful zoom, low‑light sensitivity, and robust stabilisation to deliver exceptional image quality in challenging environments.
Key Advantages Over Similar Cameras
FCB-ER9500 Feature Comparison Table
| Features | FCB-ER9500 | Advantages Compared to Others |
|---|---|---|
| 4K @ 60 fps Output | Capable of 3840×2160 video at 60 frames per second. The higher frame rate enhances the capture of fast motion (such as sports, traffic, and drones), reducing motion blur and producing smoother video. | Many competing camera modules are limited to 4K @ 30 fps. |
| STARVIS™2 CMOS, 1/1.8-inch | Approximately 8.4 million effective pixels, high sensitivity, wide dynamic range. | Better low-light performance than older modules with less advanced sensors, particularly with fewer artefacts and better colour under dim lighting. |
| 25x Optical Zoom | Smooth optical zoom from exhaustive to telephoto without loss of quality. Higher optical zoom enables distant subjects (license plates, people, wildlife) to be captured with clarity. | Many modules have a lower optical zoom (e.g., 12x) or utilise digital zoom, which can compromise the image quality. |
| Strong Image Stabilisation | Built-in gyro sensor, electronic stabiliser, “Super” and “Super+” anti-shake modes, compensation across multiple axes. Strong stabilisation keeps the image sharp and usable. | In applications involving vibration or motion (such as drones, vehicles, or outdoor poles), many competing cameras produce blurry or shaky video. |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | High dynamic range to cope with high contrast lighting (e.g. bright & dark areas in the same scene). WDR ensures more balanced image detail. | Helps overcome issues with overexposed skies or deep shadows. |
| Low-Light / Night Vision Capabilities | Very low minimum illumination; night sensing / infrared modes; “ICR on” and colour imaging even at low lux. | Critical for surveillance or monitoring in low-light conditions or poorly lit venues; many competitors only produce monochrome images at very low light levels or degrade heavily. |
| “Three-Zone” Region Control | Independent control of auto exposure, auto white balance, and auto focus over specified regions in the frame. | Offers flexibility to prioritise particular areas, e.g., a bright background versus a subject in foreground, which many lower-cost or older modules don’t provide. |
FCB-ER9500 Key Applications & Contact
Key Applications
1. Security & Surveillance
Monitoring public spaces, critical infrastructure, and borders. It can capture distant details (such as faces and license plates), function well at night, and handle changing lighting conditions (including dawn/dusk and shadows).
2. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Traffic and toll surveillance and detection of speeding or incidents. High frame rate, zoom, and WDR enable the tracking of fast-moving objects and the reading of plate numbers even under challenging lighting conditions.
3. Industrial Automation & Inspection
Process monitoring and inspection of large assemblies or outdoor installations. The stabilisation and zoom help view distant or moving parts; WDR helps in harsh lighting where parts are reflective.
4. Drones / Aerial Monitoring
For aerial mapping, infrastructure inspection (e.g. telecom towers, bridges), agriculture, and monitoring. The stabilisation, zoom, and high frame rate are very valuable in airborne or moving platforms.
5. Broadcast / Live Events / Video Conferencing
Where sharp, smooth images are required, even with mixed lighting (spotlights and ambient). The 4K60 and zoom features help cover large stages or audience shots without requiring much camera movement, supporting better colour fidelity and detail.
6. Remote Monitoring / IoT Applications
Integration into innovative city systems, construction monitoring, and environmental surveillance. Features like low-light sensitivity, robustness, and controllable regions make it flexible.
Why Choose FCB ER9500
Putting all the above together, here are reasons someone should prefer the FCB ER9500 over other modules:
- Smoother video in fast motion (sports, traffic), not just static scenes.
- Reliable performance in low light and at night, while retaining colour.
- Stable long-distance viewing and detail (zoom + stabilisation).
- The application environment has variable lighting — high contrast, backlight, or rapidly changing light levels.
- The installation may involve movement, vibration, or mounting on moving platforms (vehicles, drones).
Contact Information
1: Chua Ren Tsong (For SEA enquiry)
Sunnic Technology-Indo-Pacific (S) Pte Ltd
Mail ID: rentsong_chua@sunnic.com.sg
Hand phone number: +65 8368 7149
www.sunnic.com.sg
2: Senthil Kumar (For India enquiry)
Sunnic Technology-Indo-Pacific (I) Pvt Ltd
Mail ID: senthil_kumar@sunnic.com.sg
Mobile Number: +91 85080 24918
www.sunnic.com.in
