Cmos vs ccd?

Question

I want to buy a camcorder and I have heard and read that a 3 ccd camera provides good colors similar to broadcast and many other cameras run off cmos which I do not know how it works. Is there a cmos type camera that is similar to a 3ccd camera? I have seen many similar in price but I dont know how to judge them. Help? Also please dont link me to websites where I can comparison shop. I simply want someone to explain what kind of chip is good because I have read about them and I see different sizes and Im lost! HELP!

Answer 1

CMOS imagers offer superior integration,

power dissipation and system size at the

expense of image quality (particularly in

low light) and flexibility. They are the technology

of choice for high-volume, spaceconstrained

applications where image

quality requirements are low. This makes

them a natural fit for security cameras, PC

videoconferencing, wireless handheld device

videoconferencing, bar-code scanners,

fax machines, consumer scanners,

toys, biometrics and some automotive invehicle

uses.

CCDs offer superior image quality and

flexibility at the expense of system size.

They remain the most suitable technology

for high-end imaging applications,

such as digital photography, broadcast

television, high-performance industrial

imaging, and most scientific and medical

applications.