Which camera brands use Sony and other third-party image sensors?
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I was surprised to learn that many camera makers do not always manufacture their own image sensors. Is there a reliable list of cameras from brands such as Nikon, Pentax, Leica, Hasselblad, and Phase One that use Sony sensors or other third-party sensors? A summary of known camera/sensor pairings would be helpful.
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I think we should change this question to a Community Wiki with a list of Cameras and the Sensors used.
Aptina Sensors- Nikon V1/J1
All Canon DSLRs
DALSA SensorsPhase One Digital Backs
Nikon SensorsNC81366W
- Nikon D4
NC81361A
- Nikon D3s
NC81338L
- Nikon D700
- Nikon D3
NC81362A
- Nikon 3100
NC81369R
- Nikon 3200
KAF-40000
- Pentax 645D
Early Hasselblad backs?
Leica M9/M9-P/M9 Monochrome, Leica S2
Early Phase One digital backs
IMX094AQP
- Nikon D800/D800E
ICX453
- Nikon D40
- Nikon D50
- Nikon D70
ICX493aqa
- Nikon D3000
- Nikon D60
- Nikon D40x
- Nikon D80
IMX021
- Nikon D300
IMX038 12 MP (4288 x 2848)
- Nikon D90 (2008)
- Nikon D5000 (2009)
- Nikon D300s (2009)
- Pentax K-r (2010)
- Fuji X100 (2010)
IMX071
- Nikon 5100
- Nikon 7000
- Fuji X-Pro1
- Pentax K-5
- Pentax K-01
- Pentax K-30
- Sony a580
- Sony A55, Sony NEX-5N, Fuji X-Pro1
- Sony NEX-5N
- Fuji X-Pro 1
Probable sensor in upcoming Leica S3
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Yes—many camera brands use sensors from outside suppliers, and the sensor maker often varies by model rather than by brand. Based on the answers here:
- Sony sensors appear in several Nikon models, including the D40, D50, D70, D60, D40x, D80, D3000, D300, D90, D5000, D300s, D800, and D800E.
- Nikon-made sensors are listed for the D4, D3s, D700, D3, D3100, and D3200.
- Canon is noted as using Canon sensors in Canon DSLRs.
- Aptina sensors are listed for the Nikon V1 and J1.
- Truesense/Kodak-derived sensors are listed for the Pentax 645D, Leica M9/M9-P/M9 Monochrom, Leica S2, and some early Phase One and Hasselblad backs.
- DALSA sensors are listed for Phase One digital backs.
There is no single universal, always-complete list, because manufacturers can change suppliers across generations and formats. The most accurate approach is to check model-by-model references rather than assuming one sensor source for an entire brand.
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