Digital night vision devices operate differently than analog devices, in that light entering the objective lens is transformed into a digital signal by an image sensor of either the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor sensor (CMOS), or Charge Coupled Device (CCD) variety. These are the same technologies used in all digital cameras. The digital image is enhanced several times before being viewable on the devices display. The larger the CMOS or CCD sensor pixel size, the better it will perform in reduced light. SIONYX, as an example, has patented technology that enhances sensitivity to near infrared (NIR) wavelengths and therefore provides greater low light performance. Its CMOS sensors produce extremely good low light performance thanks to a combination of its patented technology and a much larger pixel. Currently, the company’s most sensitive sensor is the XQE-1310, producing an impressive 1.3 mega pixels to collect incoming light.

Whether your night exploration is on land or water, you can see, record, stream, and capture everything in color digital night vision with rugged and reliable SIONYX and RAM Mounts products. SIONYX cameras are commonly used for tactical and military night vision, night vision for law enforcement and night vision for boating and search and rescue. You can use two helmet-mounted SIONYX Auroras as night vision binoculars / night vision goggles to give you the ultimate hands-free hunting or Airsoft advantage, mount one on a boat and stream the view straight to the helm for nightime navigation in full color. SIONYX products go toe-to-toe with any thermal imaging monocular for hunting night vision or boating night vision and have unique display and recording features not available with more expensive analog night vision devices. Step into the future and enhance your starlight expeditions with SIONYX digital night vision.