| Feature | CCD | CMOS |
| Pixel output signal | Whole line output | Single pixel output available |
| Chip output signal | Volt(analog) | bit(number) |
| Camera output signal | Comply with back-end circuit | Comply with back-end circuit |
| Fill factor | High | Medium |
| System noise | Low | Medium |
| System complexity | High | Low |
| Pixel structure complexity | Low | High |
| Relative system price | Relatively high | Relatively low |
| Performance | CCD | CMOS |
| Response range | Medium | A little better |
| Dynamic range | High | Medium |
| Consistency | High | Low to medium |
| Global shutter | Fast,normal | Bad |
| Velocity | Medium to high | Relatively high |
| ROI | Limited | Wide |
| anti-blooming | High to none | High |
