This is the smallest camera in the world
The OVM6948 is about the size of a grain of sand. The camera is intended for use in the medical sector.
The OmniVision OVM6948 micro camera measures 0.65×0.65×1.158 millimetres. This makes it probably the smallest commercially available camera in the world. The Guinness Book of Records has recognised the sensor it contains as the smallest photo sensor. The sensor itself measures 0.575×0.575 mm, making the tiny dimensions of the camera possible.
The camera is designed for the medical sector. It fits into an endoscope with a diameter of just one millimetre and therefore into very narrow blood vessels. The resolution is 200x200 pixels (0.04 megapixels), the viewing angle is 120 degrees and videos can be transmitted at 30 frames per second. The sensor draws only 25mW of power. According to the manufacturer, this generates less heat, which is more comfortable for the patient.
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