Global CMOS Image Sensor Market By Technology (Front side-illuminated (FSI) CMOS Image Sensor and Backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS Image Sensor), By Application (Mobile & Computing, Industrial/Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Medical, Security& Surveillance, and Others), and By Region (Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA) – Forecast up to 2025
This market research report includes a detailed segmentation of the global CMOS Image Sensor Market by technology (Front side-illuminated (FSI) CMOS image sensor and Backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor), by application (Mobile & Computing, Industrial/Aerospace/Defense, Automotive, Medical, Security & Surveillance, and Others), and by region (Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA). The market research report identifies Sony, Samsung, OmniVision, and ON Semiconductor as the major players operating in the global CMOS image sensors market.
verview: Global CMOS Image Sensor Market
Infoholic’s market research report predicts that the global CMOS image sensor market will grow at a CAGR of more than 8.4% during the forecast period 2019–2025. CMOS image sensors have become the digital eye of vision-based intelligent systems. The market for image sensors is driven by various factors which includes:
(1) Rising adoption of smartphones with a dual and triple-camera system
(2) Increasing potential of vision-based ADAS applications
(3) Ongoing transition towards intelligent video surveillance solutions
Image-based sensing has become the key component of data source for many applications and the need for image-driven data is expanding across industries. Market share for image sensors for automotive applications is certainly gaining market share due to increasing adoption of image sensor based advanced driver assistance system and growing interest in commercializing autonomous vehicles. Some of the key applications of where the image sensor is used in automobiles include driver state monitoring, night vision, object detection, parking assistance, lane change assistance, and others. For example, high dynamic range CMOS sensor-based cameras are used to identify vehicles during fog and identifying vehicles/objects despite glare due to headlights.
Sony dominates the global CMOS image sensor market in 2018 because of its established leadership position in the mobile phone product segment. Till 2016, the major scope of the CMOS image sensor market was majorly limited to smartphone applications. Currently, the scenario is changing due to the increasing use cases of CMOS image sensor for applications such as automotive, surveillance AR/VR, and others. As a result, emerging players are focusing on strengthening their market position with differentiated technology and product innovation dedicated to specific applications.
Additionally, the transforming landscape of driver assistance solutions is increasing the market potential of the global CMOS image sensor market. Image sensor manufacturers are increasingly focusing on developing automotive-grade image sensor product line with advanced functionalities such as dual conversion gain (DCG) technology, artifact-free motion capture, LED flicker mitigation (LFM), and others.
Market Segmentation: Global CMOS Image Sensor Market
The global CMOS image sensor market is segmented on the basis of technology, application, and region. Based on technology, the global CMOS image sensor market is segmented into Front-illuminated (FSI) CMOS, and Backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor. The backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor was the dominant segment in 2018 and is expected to remain dominant throughout the forecast period. The growth of this segment is majorly attributed to its superior performance in low light conditions. The BSI segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment growing at a CAGR of 10.0% during the forecast period 2019–2025.
Based on application, the global CMOS image sensor market is segmented into mobile & computing, industrial/aerospace/defense, automotive, medical, security & surveillance, and others. The mobile & computing segment was the dominant segment accounted for more than 75% of the market share in 2018 and is projected to remain dominant throughout the forecast period. This is mainly due to the increasing adoption of smartphones with tri/four cameras and OEMs are increasingly focusing on strengthening product appeal by introducing mobile handsets featuring 3D sensing technology.
Regional Outlook: Global CMOS Image Sensor Market
Regionally, the global CMOS image sensor market is segmented into the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In 2018, the Asia Pacific was the dominant region in the global CMOS image sensor market and is expected to remain dominant throughout the forecast period. This is mainly due to increasing smartphone penetration and the presence of majority of smartphone manufacturing companies in this region.
Competitive Analysis and Key Vendors: Global CMOS Image Sensor Market
The report covers and analyzes the CMOS images market. Vendors are increasingly focusing on expanding their product portfolio for various application segment. On the technological front, it is observed that vendors research and development are focused on the development of smaller pixel technologies, global shutter CMOS image sensor with dual in-pixel charge domain memory, and ultra-thin designs.
Few of the Key Vendors in the Global CMOS Image Sensor Market
- Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
- SAMSUNG
- OmniVision Technologies, Inc.
- ON Semiconductor
- STMicroelectronics
- Panasonic Corporation
- SK HYNIX INC
- GalaxyCore Inc.
- Himax Technologies, Inc.
- SmartSens Technology
The report on the CMOS image sensor market contains an in-depth analysis of vendors, which includes financial health, business units, key business priorities, SWOT, strategies, and views, and competitive landscape. The study offers a comprehensive analysis of the “global CMOS image sensor market”. Bringing out the complete key insights of the industry, the report aims to provide an insight into the latest trends, current market scenarios, and technologies related to the market. In addition, it helps the venture capitalists, CMOS image sensor manufacturers, packing foundries, assembly and test service companies to understand revenue opportunities across different segments to make better decisions.
Key Segments of the Report Include:
- Global CMOS Image Sensor Market, By Technology
Backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS Sensor
- Global CMOS Image Sensor Market, By Application
Industrial/Aerospace/Defense
Automotive
Medical
Security & Surveillance
Others
- Global CMOS Image Sensor Market, By Geography
Asia Pacific
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
- 1 Executive Summary 9
- 2 Industry Outlook 13
- 2.1 Industry Overview 13
- 2.1.1 Industry Trend 14
- 2.1.1.1 Rising interest on CMOS image sensor with on-chip motion detection for low-power, always-on applications 14
- 3 Market Snapshot 15
- 3.1 Overview 15
- 3.1.1 PEST Analysis 16
- 3.1.2 Porter’s Five Force Analysis 16
- 3.2 Related Markets 17
- 4 Market Characteristics 19
- 4.1 Market Distribution Structure 19
- 4.2 Market Developments 19
- 4.3 Market Segmentation 20
- 4.4 Market Dynamics 21
- 4.4.1 Drivers 22
- 4.4.1.1 Rising adoption of smartphones with a dual and triple-camera system 22
- 4.4.1.2 Increasing potential of CMOS image sensors in automotive applications 22
- 4.4.1.3 Ongoing transition towards intelligent video surveillance solutions contributing to the rising demand for CMOS Image sensors with higher pixel performance 22
- 4.4.2 Restraints 23
- 4.4.2.1 Deteriorating profit margins tied to rising product development cost 23
- 4.4.3 Opportunities 23
- 4.4.3.1 Emerging AI applications reliant on advanced image sensing technologies 23
- 4.4.3.2 Expanding urban infrastructure in developing economies coupled with rising demand for video surveillance solutions 23
- 4.4.4 DRO – Impact Analysis 24
- 5 CMOS Image Sensor Market, By Application 25
- 5.1 Overview 25
- 5.2 Mobile & Computing 26
- 5.3 Industrial/Aerospace/Defense 26
- 5.4 Automotive 27
- 5.5 Medical 28
- 5.6 Security & Surveillance 29
- 5.7 Others 30
- 6 CMOS Image Sensor Market, By Technology 31
- 6.1 Overview 31
- 6.2 Front-side illuminated (FSI) CMOS image sensor 32
- 6.3 Backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor 32
- 7 CMOS Image Sensor Market, By Region 34
- 7.1 Overview 34
- 7.2 Americas 35
- 7.2.1 Overview 35
- 7.2.2 By Technology – Market Size and Analysis 35
- 7.2.3 By Application – Market Size and Analysis 36
- 7.3 Asia Pacific 37
- 7.3.1 Overview 37
- 7.3.2 By Type – Market Size and Analysis 38
- 7.3.3 By Component – Market Size and Analysis 39
- 7.4 Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 40
- 7.4.1 Overview 40
- 7.4.2 By Technology – Market Size and Analysis 41
- 7.4.3 By Application – Market Size and Analysis 42
- 8 Vendors Profile 44
- 8.1 Sony Corporation (Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation) 44
- 8.1.1 Company Description 44
- 8.1.2 Business Analysis 45
- 8.1.2.1 Strategic snapshot 45
- 8.1.2.2 Business impact analysis 45
- 8.1.2.3 Operational snapshot 46
- 8.1.2.4 Product/service portfolio 46
- 8.2 SAMSUNG 46
- 8.2.1 Company Description 47
- 8.2.2 Business Analysis 47
- 8.2.2.1 Strategic snapshot 47
- 8.2.2.2 Business impact analysis 48
- 8.2.2.3 Operational snapshot 48
- 8.2.2.4 Product/service portfolio 48
- 8.3 OmniVision Technologies, Inc. 49
- 8.3.1 Company Description 49
- 8.3.2 Business Analysis 49
- 8.3.2.1 Strategic snapshot 49
- 8.3.2.2 Business impact analysis 50
- 8.3.2.3 Operational snapshot 50
- 8.3.2.4 Product/service portfolio 51
- 8.4 ON Semiconductor 51
- 8.4.1 Company Description 51
- 8.4.2 Business Analysis 52
- 8.4.2.1 Strategic snapshot 52
- 8.4.2.2 Business impact analysis 53
- 8.4.2.3 Operational snapshot 53
- 8.4.2.4 Product/service portfolio 53
- 8.5 STMicroelectronics 53
- 8.5.1 Company Description 54
- 8.5.2 Business Analysis 54
- 8.5.2.1 Strategic snapshot 54
- 8.5.2.2 Business impact analysis 54
- 8.5.2.3 Operational snapshot 55
- 8.5.2.4 Product/service portfolio 55
- 9 Companies to Watch for 58
- 9.1 Panasonic Corporation 58
- 9.1.1 Company Description 58
- 9.1.2 Business Analysis 59
- 9.1.2.1 Strategic Snapshot 59
- 9.1.2.2 Business impact analysis 59
- 9.1.2.3 Operational snapshot 59
- 9.1.2.4 Product/service portfolio 60
- 9.2 SK HYNIX INC. 60
- 9.2.1 Company Description 60
- 9.2.2 Business Analysis 61
- 9.2.2.1 Strategic snapshot 61
- 9.2.2.2 Operational snapshot 61
- 9.2.2.3 Product/service portfolio 61
- 9.3 GalaxyCore Inc. 61
- 9.3.1 Company Description 62
- 9.3.2 Business Analysis 62
- 9.3.2.1 Operational snapshot 62
- 9.3.2.2 Product/service portfolio 62
- 9.4 Himax Technologies, Inc 63
- 9.4.1 Company Description 64
- 9.4.2 Business Analysis 64
- 9.4.2.1 Strategic snapshot 64
- 9.4.2.2 Operational snapshot 64
- 9.4.2.3 Product/service portfolio 65
- 9.5 SmartSens Technology 65
- 9.5.1 Company Description 65
- 9.5.2 Business Analysis 65
- 9.5.2.1 Strategic snapshot 65
- 9.5.2.2 Operational snapshot 66
- 9.5.2.3 Business impact analysis 66
- 9.5.2.4 Product/service portfolio 66
- 10 Annexure 68
- 10.1 Report Scope 68
- 10.2 Research Methodology 68
- 10.2.1 Data Collation & In-house Estimation 68
- 10.2.2 Market Triangulation 69
- 10.2.3 Forecasting 70
- 10.3 Study Declarations 71
- 10.4 Report Assumptions 71
- 10.5 Abbreviations 72
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