Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-07-08 01:48Industry Overview - The CMOS image sensor (CIS) is a crucial component that converts photons into electrons for digital processing, primarily used in digital cameras and surveillance systems [3][11] - The global CMOS image sensor market is projected to grow from $21.79 billion in 2023 to $28.6 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.29% from 2017 to 2023 [13][19] - In China, the CMOS image sensor market is expected to reach approximately 52.68 billion yuan in 2024, driven by trends in multi-camera smartphones, smart electric vehicles, and increased demand for security monitoring [1][17] Market Dynamics - The global CMOS image sensor shipment volume increased from 5.254 billion units in 2017 to 6.76 billion units in 2023, with an estimated 7.206 billion units in 2024 [13][15] - The smartphone sector is the largest application area for CMOS image sensors, accounting for over 60% of the market share [11][15] - The Chinese smartphone market is projected to recover in 2024, with an estimated shipment volume of 286 million units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.6% [11][19] Technological Advancements - The three major upgrade directions for CMOS image sensors are high pixel count, high frame rate, and improved imaging quality [5][25] - Key performance indicators for evaluating CMOS image sensor quality include optical size, pixel size, pixel count, frame rate, signal-to-noise ratio, and dynamic range [5][25] - The industry is moving towards high-resolution sensors to meet the demands of 4K/8K video and AI image analysis applications [25][27] Competitive Landscape - The global CMOS image sensor market is dominated by major players such as Sony, Samsung Electronics, and Hynix, with Sony being the market leader [19][21] - Domestic companies like Rockchip, SmartSens, and OmniVision are emerging as significant players in the Chinese market, benefiting from increased R&D investment and industry collaboration [19][21] Key Companies - Rockchip Electronics Co., Ltd. focuses on the design and development of smart application processors and is expected to achieve a revenue of 3.136 billion yuan in 2024, representing a growth of 46.95% [21] - SmartSens Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in high-performance CMOS image sensors and anticipates a revenue of 5.968 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a growth of 108.89% [23]