What is another word for image sensor?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ sˈɛnsə] (IPA) 
An image sensor, also known as a digital sensor, is an electronic device found in digital cameras and other electronic devices that convert light into digital images. However, there are a few synonyms for image sensor that could be used interchangeably such as photosensor, optoelectronic sensor, CCD sensor, and CMOS sensor. Photosensor is a broad term that encompasses any device which detects or measures light, while optoelectronic sensors use light to convert an electrical signal. CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) sensors and CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) sensors are the two most common types of image sensors used in digital cameras. These synonyms can be useful when researching various image sensors to find the best fit for a particular application.
