• High sensitivity
  • as in... not needing too much light
• High resolution
  • differentiate between small things (spatial resolution)
  • differentiate between small moments (temporal resolution)
• Excellent image quality (Not much noise i.e. High S/N ratio)
• High dynamic range (Being able to separate different small signals)
• Low dark current & noise-less signals
  • small noise from the camera h/w
• Low smear and blooming effects
• Reproduction of true colours
• Integrated pre-processing functions or assessment functionality
• Interfaces for data transfer + Digital I/O etc.
• Mechanical details: Compact, easy to mount, shock resistant, heat-proof