Digital Imaging Market, By Component, By Technology, By Application, By Industry Vertical, By Country, and By Region – Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Market Share & Forecast from 2025-2032

REPORT HIGHLIGHT

Digital Imaging Market size was valued at US$ 2,390.32 Million in 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 7.82% from 2025 to 2032.
The digital imaging market is the ecosystem of technologies, hardware, software, and services utilized to capture, process, store, analyze, and distribute visual data in digital form. It includes solutions like digital cameras, scanners, imaging sensors, image processing software, and machine vision systems. These are broadly used across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, media, and defense for improving precision, enhancing diagnostics, automating production, and facilitating sophisticated visual analytics.
Digital Imaging Market- Market Dynamics

Rising Adoption of Digital Imaging in Healthcare and Industrial Applications
The increasing use of digital imaging technologies in healthcare and industrial applications is a major force fueling the digital imaging industry. In medicine, the migration from analog to digital modalities for diagnostic imaging like MRI, CT, X-ray, and ultrasound has dramatically enhanced image quality, storage, and sharing. This is also driven by the growing need for early disease detection, minimally invasive diagnostic procedures, and AI powered radiology applications.
In manufacturing environments, segments such as auto, aerospace, and fabrication are using machine vision and non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies driven by digital imaging to augment quality control, accuracy, and predictive maintenance. With the growth in Industry 4.0 implementation worldwide, the application of digital imaging to automation and robotics should see its reach increase further.

For Instance,

In January 2025, ABB Robotics launched AI driven Flexley Mover P603 AMR with vision guided Visual SLAM navigation at Automatica 2025. Equipped with ABB's latest vision system software, it allows for accurate, real-time inspection and fault detection on automotive assembly lines showing industrial dependence on digital imaging-based automation
Digital Imaging Market- Key Insights
As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 7.82% over the forecast period (2025-2032)
Based on component segmentation, hardware was predicted to show maximum market share in the year 2024
Based on technology segmentation, machine vision was the leading technology in 2024
Based on application segmentation, inspection was the leading application in 2024
Based on industry vertical segmentation, automotive was the leading industry vertical in 2024
On the basis of region, North America was the leading revenue generator in 2024
Digital Imaging Market- Segmentation Analysis:

The global digital imaging market is segmented on the basis of component, technology, application, industry vertical, and region.
The market is divided into three categories based on component: hardware, software, and services. The hardware sector dominates the market driven by its critical role in capturing, processing, and storing high resolution visual data. This includes digital cameras, scanners, sensors, and display systems used across sectors like medical imaging, industrial automation, surveillance, and aerospace. Increasing use of advanced CMOS sensors and miniaturized imaging modules is driving hardware innovation. Teledyne FLIR launched enhanced Boson+ thermal camera cores in February 2025 to address defense and industrial markets. Demand for secure, high-performance image hardware will continue strong with the growth of AI powered image analytics.
The market is divided into nine categories based on industry vertical: automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, energy and utility, manufacturing, construction, consumer electronics, food and beverages and pharmaceutical. The automotive sector dominates the market and is likely to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. This is partly driven by the rapid advancements in autonomous driving and smart mobility technologies. OEMs and Tier 1 players are in growing amounts installing digital imaging technologies like LiDAR, stereo cameras, and night vision systems inside cars for providing safety, navigation, and automation support. This transformation is also driven faster by tough safety regulations in the US, Europe, and Asia, which require image-based systems such as lane assist and collision avoidance. In March 2025, Continental AG collaborated with Ambarella to combine AI based vision systems into next generation EV platforms. Besides this, increased investments in connected cars and EVs by the likes of Toyota and Ford are driving the use of real-time image processing and analytics, driving the most profitable vertical for this to be in the automotive sector.
Digital Imaging Market- Geographical Insights

North America dominates the global digital imaging market during the forecast period in 2024.
North America dominates the digital imaging market due to the strong technology infrastructure and the early adoption of AI-based imaging technology. The aerospace, automotive, and healthcare industries spend most of their resources on digital imaging technologies for accuracy, automation, and quality checks. Headquarters for major players like GE Healthcare, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Cognex Corporation are located here, making it convenient to obtain innovation and high end solutions. The emphasis on research and development, supported by Industry 4.0 initiatives and FDA-regulated imaging standards in healthcare, also drives market growth further. Further, industrial automation companies joining hands with imaging technology vendors support the region's dominance.
Asia Pacific is estimated to register the highest CAGR in the digital imaging market during the forecast period in 2024.
Asia Pacific is emerging as the fastest growing market for digital imaging market driven by accelerating industrialization and increasing demand for automation in various industries. Nations such as China, India, South Korea, and Japan are heavily investing in smart manufacturing, digital healthcare, and auto technologies. Increased construction activity, production of consumer electronics, and demand for semiconductors also drive the adoption of digital imaging. Government policies such as Digital India and Made in China 2025 are promoting digitalization in core industries. Also, the access to affordable labor and growing FDI inflows make the region favorable for digital imaging solution providers who are looking to increase their global presence.
Digital Imaging Market- Competitive Landscape:

The digital imaging market is led by a mix of established conglomerates and innovative tech-driven companies. Major players like Canon Inc., Sony Corporation, GE Healthcare, Nikon Corporation, and Siemens Healthineers drive the industry with significant R&D spending, sophisticated imaging technologies, and diversified product offerings. These players serve more than one vertical ranging from healthcare to industrial inspection through specialized imaging systems such as 2D/3D imaging, machine vision, and digital radiography. Their market position is supported by strategic partnerships with software companies, healthcare organizations, and manufacturing enterprises.
In recent years, the competitive rivalry has been rising because of the expanding implementation of AI and IoT based imaging solutions. Firms are making investments in real-time data visualization, image-based diagnosis, and industrial application automation. For instance, GE Healthcare has been incorporating AI into its diagnostic imaging solutions, while Sony continues to dominate high resolution sensor technology for industrial cameras. Upstart players and startups are catching up by providing cloud enabled imaging platforms and custom solutions. Consequently, the larger companies are either acquiring or forming alliances with these niche companies to fill their innovation pipelines and regional market positions.

Recent Developments:

In July 2025, Siemens Healthineers extended a value-based imaging alliance with Prisma Health, making a USD 50 million investment in augmenting diagnostic imaging infrastructure, such as AI powered radiotherapy and imaging systems. This action strengthens Siemens positioning in high tech healthcare imaging solutions
In April 2025, Siemens Healthineers launched the SOMATOM Pro.Pulse dual source CT scanner at Gleneagles Hospital Penang, Southeast Asia's first such installation. The system has AI guided workflows, enhanced speed, minimized motion artifacts, and energy efficient design solidifying the trend in healthcare diagnostics toward intelligent imaging platforms
In June 2025, Teledyne FLIR introduced the Boson+ 640 Thermal Camera Module, offering enhanced thermal sensitivity and low latency image processing for defense, industrial inspection, and autonomous vehicles. This upgrade strengthens FLIR’s foothold in thermal imaging by catering to AI integrated systems and rugged industrial platforms
In July 2024, GE Healthcare collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to create generative AI powered medical imaging solutions. The collaboration is aimed at AI powered MRI analysis and cloud based diagnostic solutions meant to automate workflows and improve radiology diagnostic precision

SCOPE OF THE REPORT

The scope of this report covers the market by its major segments, which include as follows:

GLOBAL DIGITAL IMAGING MARKET KEY PLAYERS- DETAILED COMPETITIVE INSIGHTS

Ametek Inc.
Basler AG
Canon Inc.
Cognex Corporation
FARO Technologies
General Electric
Hamamatsu Photonics
Hexagon AB
Keyence Corporation
National Instruments
Nikon Corporation
Olympus Corporation
Omron Corporation
Panasonic Connect
Photron Ltd.
Samsung Electronics
Sony Group
Teledyne Technologies (FLIR)
Zeiss Group
GE Digital Imaging
Others

GLOBAL DIGITAL IMAGING MARKET, BY COMPONENT- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

Hardware
Software
Services

GLOBAL DIGITAL IMAGING MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

Machine Vision
Metrology
Radiography
LiDAR

GLOBAL DIGITAL IMAGING MARKET, BY APPLICATION- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

Inspection
Reverse Engineering
Surveying
Non-Destructive Testing
Security and Surveillance

GLOBAL DIGITAL IMAGING MARKET, BY INDUSTRY VERTICAL- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

Automotive
Aerospace
Oil and Gas
Energy and Utility
Manufacturing
Construction
Consumer Electronics
Food and Beverages
Pharmaceutical

GLOBAL DIGITAL IMAGING MARKET, BY REGION- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
The Netherlands
Sweden
Russia
Poland
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Thailand
Philippines
Rest of APAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Colombia
Rest of LATAM
The Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
Turkey
Algeria
Egypt
Rest of MEA Show more