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X8CAM4K HDMI NETWORK USB Multi-outputs CMOS Camera

The X8CAM4K series cameras have high resolution, high frame rate, and excellent image quality for professional applications that need extreme detail capture and colour reproduction. Key characteristics:

  • Sony large target surface / STARVIS / STARVIS 2 back-illuminated CMOS sensor
  • 10-bit ISP with better colour reproduction, sharpening, 3D noise reduction, and accurate ROI white balance
  • 4K HDMI / NETWORK / USB multiple video synchronous outputs
  • 4K/1080P auto switching according to monitor resolution
  • Support 4K 60fps low-delay HDMI output (~50 ms average) on X8CAM4K8MPA and X8CAM4K8MPB
  • Neural-network ready for object recognition, counting, and detection; network storage of captures/videos
  • Capture JPEG, TIFF, PNG and RAW; USB 3.0 SSD with power-loss auto save for recorded video
  • USB voice control module for snap, record, freeze, and related operations
  • Real-time video EDF and real-time Stitch; biological / stereo default ISP profiles
  • Embedded XCamView with edge finding and measurement; ToupView/ToupLite for PC; iOS/Android apps

X8CAM4K Series HDMI / NETWORK / USB Multi-outputs CMOS Camera

X8CAM4K is AMADA’s multi-output 4K CMOS microscope camera family for stereo, biological, and industrial inspection. Four order codes cover 22 MP, 16 MP and 8 MP Sony sensors with HDMI2.0, LAN and USB3.0 video paths, local SD/USB storage, and optional WiFi via USB adapter.

X8CAM4K series camera body

Key Features

  • Sony large-format / STARVIS / STARVIS 2 back-illuminated CMOS sensors
  • Synchronous 4K HDMI, NETWORK and USB video outputs
  • 4K/1080P auto switch by monitor; low-delay 4K 60fps HDMI on 8MPA/8MPB
  • Network storage and USB 3.0 SSD recording with power-failure protection
  • On-camera XCamView: measurement, EDF, Stitch, compare, multi-language UI
  • Optional USB voice control and 5G WiFi adapter (AP/STA)

Applications

  • Industrial visual inspection and quality control
  • PCB / electronics manufacturing inspection
  • Laboratory research imaging and documentation
  • Teaching and multi-user network viewing

X8CAM4K Series Datasheet — per model

Order codes and sensor parameters (exposure unit: µs).

Order CodeSensor & Size (mm)MountPixel (µm)G Sensitivity / Dark SignalSensor Output (FPS/Resolution)BinningExposure (µs)
X8CAM4K22MPASony IMX571(C)
1.7″ (23.46×13.21)
M42×0.753.76×3.76485 mv with 1/30s
0.07 mv with 1/30s
37@6240×35121×17~106
X8CAM4K16MPASony IMX383(C)
1/1.1″ (13.06×7.34)
C2.4×2.4470 mv with 1/30s
0.21 mv with 1/30s
60@5440×30601×141~106
X8CAM4K8MPASony IMX334(C)
1/1.8″ (7.68×4.32)
C2.0×2.0505 mv with 1/30s
0.1 mv with 1/30s
60@3840×21601×137~106
X8CAM4K8MPBSony IMX585(C)
1/1.2″ (11.14×6.26)
C2.9×2.95970 mv with 1/30s
0.13 mv with 1/30s
90@3840×21601×159~106

Video / HDMI / USB / NETWORK outputs — per model

Camera ModelVideo Saving (Max FPS/Resolution)Still PictureHDMI2.0 (Max FPS/Resolution)USB3.0 (Max FPS/Resolution)NETWORK (Max FPS/Resolution)
X8CAM4K22MPA37@3840×21606240×351237@3840×2160
37@1920×1080
15@6240×3512
37@2688×1512
37@1920×1080
30@3840×2160
37@1920×1080
37@1280×720
X8CAM4K16MPA60@3840×21605440×306060@3840×2160
60@1920×1080
25@5440×3060
45@2688×1512
60@1920×1080
30@3840×2160
60@1920×1080
60@1280×720
X8CAM4K8MPA60@3840×21603840×216060@3840×2160
60@1920×1080
30@3840×2160
45@2688×1512
60@1920×1080
30@3840×2160
60@1920×1080
60@1280×720
X8CAM4K8MPB90@3840×21603840×216060@3840×2160
60@1920×1080
30@3840×2160
45@2688×1512
60@1920×1080
30@3840×2160
60@1920×1080
60@1280×720

X8CAM4K rear panel ports

Figure: Available ports on the back panel of the camera body.

Interfaces

Interface or ButtonFunction Description
USB MouseUSB mouse for embedded XCamView; also USB voice control for snap, recording, freeze, and other operations
USB3.0USB flash drive / SSD for pictures and videos; 5G WiFi module for wireless video; USB microphone for audio+video; voice control module
USB VideoConnect PC or host for video image transmission (MJPEG / NV12)
HDMIHDMI2.0; 4K/1080P output with automatic switch by monitor
LANLAN port for router/switch video transfer (H.264; DHCP or manual; unicast/multicast)
SDSDIO3.0 SD card slot for video and image saving
ON/OFFPower switch
LEDStatus indicator
DC12V12V/1A power adapter
HDMI Interface37fps@4K or 37fps@1080P (X8CAM4K22MPA); 60fps@4K or 60fps@1080P (X8CAM4K16MPA / 8MPA / 8MPB)
WiFi InterfaceUSB3.0 5G WiFi adapter in AP/STA mode

Other functions

  • Video saving: H.264 MP4 at 8M (3840×2160); max FPS 37 (22MPA), 60 (16MPA/8MPA), 90 (8MPB)
  • Image capture: 22M / 16M / 8M JPEG·TIFF·RAW·PNG to SD or USB flash (SD priority by default)
  • ISP: Auto/Manual exposure & gain, WB (Manual/Auto/ROI), sharpening, 3D denoise, saturation, gamma, contrast, brightness, hue, color-to-gray, anti-flicker, dark/clarity/brightness enhance, purple reduction
  • Image ops: Zoom (up to 10×), flip, freeze, EDF, Stitch, grids, overlay, PIP, browser compare, measurement
  • Languages: English, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Portuguese

Software environment (Network / USB Video)

  • White balance: Auto; Ultra-Fine Color Engine
  • SDK: Windows/Linux/macOS/Android (C/C++, C#/VB.NET, Python, Java, DirectShow, Twain, etc.)
  • OS: Windows 8/8.1/10/11 (32/64), macOS, Linux
  • PC: Intel i3-12100F or higher; 16 GB+ RAM; USB 2.0+; RJ45; 19″+ display

Operating environment

  • Operating temperature: −10~50 °C; storage: −20~60 °C
  • Operating humidity: 30~80% RH; storage: 10~60% RH
  • Power: DC 12V/1A or above

Dimensions

X8CAM4K22MPA dimensions

Figure: Dimension of X8CAM4K22MPA (M42 mount body).

X8CAM4K16MPA/8MPA/8MPB dimensions

Figure: Dimension of X8CAM4K16MPA / X8CAM4K8MPA / X8CAM4K8MPB (C-mount body).

Packing information

X8CAM4K packing list

Standard packing list

  • A Gift box: L 25.5 cm × W 17.0 cm × H 9.0 cm (1 pcs, 1.7 kg/box)
  • B X8CAM4K camera
  • C Power adapter DC 12V 1A (US / EU / UK variants available)
  • D USB mouse
  • E HDMI2.0 cable
  • F USB3.0 A-to-A cable / 1.5 m

Optional accessories

  • G Voice control module
  • H SD card (32 G or above, Class 10)
  • I USB flash drive (USB3.0)
  • J Ethernet cable
  • K USB WiFi adapter
  • L 1.2× / 1.5× microscope adapter (for X8CAM4K22MPA; engineer can help select the right adapter)

Typical configurations

  1. Standalone HDMI + XCamView: HDMI monitor + USB mouse (+ SD/USB storage); no PC required.
  2. USB3.0 to PC: ToupView (Windows) / ToupLite (macOS/Linux) via USB Video port.
  3. WiFi AP mode: USB WiFi adapter; connect PC/phone to camera AP; ToupView / ToupView App.
  4. LAN direct to PC: Manual IP on camera and PC in the same subnet.
  5. Multi-camera via router (LAN / WiFi STA): DHCP; unicast or multicast as supported.

X8CAM4K on microscope with HDMI monitor

XCamView UI on X8CAM4K

Catalogue PDF: Download X8CAM4K catalogue (PDF).

For quotes on X8CAM4K22MPA, X8CAM4K16MPA, X8CAM4K8MPA or X8CAM4K8MPB, please send an inquiry.

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