Canon’s New 410MP Full-Frame Sensor

credits: Canon

Canon’s massive 410-megapixel full-frame image sensor made its first public appearance last week at the P&I 2025 show in Shanghai, giving attendees a glimpse at one of the most extreme imaging sensors ever built. At 24,592 by 16,704 pixels, the LI8030SA produces files that are nearly 200 times the resolution of Full HD video and 12 times that of 8K.

Despite all those pixels, Canon says the sensor is surprisingly fast. Thanks to a stacked design that includes both layered pixels and signal-processing circuitry, it can shoot full-resolution images at up to eight frames per second, and even output 100-megapixel video at 24p via pixel binning. The sensor is built in the standard 35mm full-frame format, which means it can work with existing full-frame lenses, a big deal for reducing system size and making it more versatile in the field. Canon’s now accepting info requests from potential buyers.

Canon also had a lot more on display at the show, including the EOS R50V and PowerShot V1 as well as its flagship R1 and R5 II bodies, the EOS C400 cinema camera, and its pro-level printers. Canon China’s VP, Eiji Hirano, pointed to a booming demand for video gear in the country, driven by the fact that over a billion people in China regularly consume short-form video.

You can see full details on Canon’s blog here