Abstract
This IDC study provides a high-level view of image sensor share and penetration
in the strongest digital image capture device categories: the consumer
point-and-shoot digital camera category, digital camcorder category, and camera
phone category. The study provides a worldwide view only and does not cover
simple under $100 VGA cameras, scanners, analog camcorders, image-enabled
mobile devices, or PC cameras. "Merchant CMOS vendors should focus on the
mobile device market," said Chris Chute, research manager, Digital Imaging
Solutions and Services, IDC.