Vadzo Imaging Launches Innova-678CRE: 8MP HDR Rolling Shutter IMX678 GigE Camera Built on Sony STARVIS 2 Sensor

Vadzo’s Innova-678CRE is an 8MP HDR Rolling Shutter IMX678 GigE Camera built on the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 color CMOS sensor delivering 4K resolution at 3856 × 2180, up to 110 dB dynamic range, enhanced NIR sensitivity, and ONVIF-compliant GigE streaming over a single PoE cable. Designed for OEM teams integrating a high-resolution IMX678 GigE Camera into traffic monitoring, surveillance, clinical monitoring, and smart city infrastructure, the Innova-678CRE combines an electromechanical auto-switching IR-cut filter, GPIO trigger support, and S-Mount (M12) optics in a compact three-board 38mm × 38mm form factor ready for embedded production deployment.

FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 11, 2026 / Vadzo Imaging, a provider of embedded vision camera for OEMs and system integrators, today launches the Innova-678CRE, an IMX678 GigE Camera purpose-built for OEM teams requiring 4K HDR rolling shutter imaging over a standard Ethernet network and expanding Vadzo’s GigE camera portfolio for embedded vision deployments. Built on the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 color CMOS sensor, the Innova-678CRE IMX678 GigE Camera delivers 8.4MP resolution at 3856 × 2180, up to 110 dB HDR, enhanced NIR response, and full ONVIF compliance in a 38mm × 38mm three-board form factor designed for OEM integration across distributed embedded vision systems for traffic monitoring, smart parking, surveillance, clinical monitoring, and industrial inspection.

Sensor and Camera Overview

The Innova-678CRE is built on the Sony IMX678 sensor, a 1/1.8″ back-illuminated CMOS with 2.0 µm × 2.0 µm pixel pitch and a maximum resolution of 8.4MP (3856 × 2180). As a Sony IMX678 color sensor operating under the STARVIS 2 architecture, the IMX678 CMOS Sensor combines BSI pixel design with improved NIR sensitivity and signal-to-noise performance, producing higher sensitivity and lower noise floor than standard front-illuminated sensors of equivalent pixel pitch. This is not a marginal gain: for embedded vision systems deployed in after-dark environments, transitional lighting zones, or scenes mixing direct sunlight and deep shadow, the STARVIS 2 architecture delivers the imaging consistency that keeps downstream detection and classification algorithms operating inside their accuracy envelopes without auxiliary illumination hardware.

The 8MP IMX678 GigE Camera connects to the host network via a standard RJ45 Ethernet interface, supporting both 100Base-T and 1000Base-T modes. Power over Ethernet (PoE 802.3af, 36-57V) eliminates the need for a separate DC supply run at the camera node, a practical advantage for traffic monitoring camera and smart parking camera deployments where cameras are installed at a distance from power infrastructure. GPIO is available for hardware trigger and control signaling, enabling frame-accurate synchronization with external lighting, conveyor systems, or multi-camera arrays. The camera operates across −30°C to 70°C without thermal management modifications, meeting the requirements for outdoor deployment in both equatorial and sub-zero climates.

Key specs: 8.4MP (3856×2180) | Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 1/1.8″ 2.0 µm BSI Pixel | Rolling Shutter | GigE (100/1000Base-T) | ONVIF Profile S/T/G/M | PoE 802.3af | HDR (110 dB) | Electromechanical Auto IR-Cut Filter | S-Mount (M12) | 105° DFOV | GPIO | −30°C to 70°C | 38mm × 38mm | 25g (Without Lens)

Key Capabilities of the Innova-678CRE: IMX678 GigE Camera on Sony STARVIS 2

4K HDR Resolution for High-Detail Scene Coverage

Wide-area outdoor deployments, from perimeter security to traffic intersection monitoring, impose a hard tradeoff: cameras with insufficient resolution require higher node density to maintain actionable detail per square meter of coverage, which scales infrastructure cost directly. The Innova-678CRE addresses this as a 4K HDR GigE camera delivering 8.4MP (3856 × 2180) at 30 fps, sufficient resolution for license plate recognition, facial detection, and forensic review from a single camera position covering broad spatial areas. As a 4K resolution GigE Camera, the Innova-678CRE reduces required camera node count in large-area deployments without sacrificing the spatial resolution that downstream AI inference pipelines depend on for classification accuracy. H.264 and H.265 encoding keep 4K bandwidth manageable across existing 1GbE network infrastructure without requiring switch upgrades.

Advanced HDR Imaging Up to 110 dB

GigE cameras deployed in outdoor and mixed-illumination environments regularly encounter scenes where the luminance ratio between the brightest and darkest relevant zones exceeds what standard sensor readout can capture in a single frame. The Innova-678CRE addresses this as an 8MP HDR GigE Camera supporting Clear HDR and Digital Overlap HDR (DOL-HDR) modes that extend dynamic range to 110 dB. In DOL-HDR mode, the Sony IMX678 sensor captures multiple exposures within a single frame period and merges them at the sensor level, preserving highlight detail in sunlit zones and shadow detail in covered areas simultaneously while minimizing motion artifacts compared to traditional multi-frame HDR processing. For surveillance camera and traffic monitoring camera deployments operating across scenes containing both direct sky exposure and underpass shadow within the same field of view, 110 dB HDR helps maintain image detail across varying illumination conditions.

Electromechanical IR Filter for Day/Night Imaging

Security and monitoring deployments that transition between daylight and after-dark operation present a specific integration challenge: manual IR-cut filter control requires host-side intervention and introduces service complexity, while fixed filter configurations compromise either daytime color accuracy or nighttime NIR sensitivity. The Innova-678CRE solves this as an Electromechanical IR Filter camera; the auto-switching IR-cut filter engages and disengages based on ambient light levels without any host software command. During the day, the IR-cut filter removes the infrared component that would otherwise distort color rendering in the Sony IMX678 color sensor. After dark, the filter withdraws mechanically, opening the full NIR sensitivity of the BSI pixel array to IR-illuminated scenes. This automated transition is critical for outdoor surveillance camera nodes and clinical monitoring camera deployments where continuous operation across lighting transitions must be unattended.

ONVIF Compliance and GigE PoE for Scalable Network Deployment

OEM product teams building distributed multi-camera systems face a recurring integration problem: proprietary streaming protocols require custom VMS and NVR integrations, increasing engineering overhead per deployment and preventing customers from using existing network video infrastructure. The Innova-678CRE eliminates this as an ONVIF compliance camera supporting ONVIF Profile S, T, G, and M, making it directly compatible with Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, and any standard ONVIF VMS or NVR without proprietary driver development. As an IMX678 GigE PoE Camera, single-cable PoE (802.3af) delivery simplifies field installation at traffic nodes, parking structures, and building perimeters where separate power infrastructure is absent. The combination of ONVIF compliance and PoE GigE defines the deployment model for smart parking camera networks, distributed security camera infrastructure, and clinical monitoring environments where installation simplicity and VMS interoperability are non-negotiable requirements.

Vadzo NXT Software Platform and VISPA NXT SDK

The Innova-678CRE IMX678 Rolling Shutter GigE Camera is supported by the Vadzo NXT software platform and VISPA NXT SDK, providing OEM developers and system integrators with a unified environment for camera configuration, control, and deployment. Vadzo NXT enables network discovery, IP configuration, live 4K streaming, HDR mode selection, and failsafe local firmware update through a browser-accessible interface supporting Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. The VISPA NXT SDK exposes C, C++, C#, and Python APIs for integration into custom vision pipelines, with controls covering exposure, gain, HDR mode, Region of Interest (ROI), Smart GPIO, and codec parameters. The platform supports Windows, Linux, and Android, covering the OS environments used across industrial automation, smart city infrastructure, and embedded edge-AI deployments. As an IMX678 Color GigE camera with a unified software layer, the Innova-678CRE reduces integration time from weeks to days for OEM teams building production-ready systems on the Innova platform.

Compact Form Factor for OEM Integration

The Innova-678CRE is a compact three-board design at 38mm × 38mm, weighing 25 grams without lens, fitting directly into OEM product enclosures without mechanical redesign. The IMX678 S Mount camera accepts standard S-Mount (M12 Standard) optics with a default 105° DFOV lens, and alternative focal lengths and field-of-view configurations are supported without board-level changes, giving product teams full optical flexibility across the same platform. As an M12 Standard camera, the lens ecosystem is broad and cost-effective for volume OEM programs. The High resolution GigE Camera operates across −30°C to 70°C, meeting environmental requirements for outdoor, industrial, and clinical embedded deployments without active thermal management.

“The Innova-678CRE gives OEM engineering teams a combination that matters in production deployments: 4K HDR rolling shutter imaging, automated day/night IR-cut switching, PoE single-cable delivery, and full ONVIF compliance in a 38mm × 38mm board. As an IMX678 GigE Camera built on the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, it handles the lighting variability that makes real-world deployments challenging, whether that’s a traffic intersection at noon, a parking structure after dark, or a clinical environment under mixed fluorescent and IR illumination. The 4K HDR Rolling Shutter GigE Camera is designed to solve those problems at the hardware level so engineers do not have to solve them again in software.” – Alwin Vincent, Product Manager, Vadzo Imaging

Target Applications

Traffic Monitoring and Smart Transportation

Multi-lane intersections and highway monitoring nodes require a camera that delivers legible plate data across a scene simultaneously containing direct sunlight, vehicle headlights, and underpass shadow. The Innova-678CRE 8MP GigE Camera achieves this with 4K resolution at 8.4MP and 110 dB HDR, covering the dynamic range required to extract accurate vehicle and license plate data in a single exposure. As a traffic monitoring camera with PoE GigE, it installs on standard network infrastructure without dedicated power runs.

Surveillance and Perimeter Security

Perimeter security systems require day/night operation, broad field-of-view coverage, and ONVIF integration with existing VMS platforms. As an IMX678 GigE Camera with electromechanical auto-switching IR-cut filter and ONVIF Profile S/T/G/M compliance, the Innova-678CRE integrates directly into Milestone, Genetec, and any standard ONVIF NVR environment. The 4K resolution GigE Camera reduces node count in large-area perimeter deployments, and the IMX678 CMOS sensor’s enhanced NIR sensitivity enables reliable imaging under IR floodlight after dark.

Smart Parking and Retail Analytics

Smart parking camera deployments in covered structures face the same challenge as tunnel surveillance: mixed lighting with no predictable ambient level. The Innova-678CRE IMX678 GigE Camera combines electromechanical IR-cut filter technology, 110 dB HDR, and PoE single-cable installation for multi-level parking structures where each deck has different illumination conditions. ONVIF compliance enables integration with parking management platforms without proprietary middleware.

Clinical Monitoring and Medical Imaging

Clinical monitoring camera applications in patient environments, operating theaters, and diagnostic imaging suites demand stable imaging under mixed fluorescent, LED, and IR illumination without frame-to-frame variation. The Innova-678CRE Sony IMX678 Color GigE camera provides LED flicker mitigation and consistent exposure across mixed lighting sources, while the compact 38mm × 38mm form factor fits into embedded medical device enclosures. ONVIF compliance and the Vadzo NXT SDK support integration into existing clinical network architectures with no custom protocol development.

Industrial Inspection and Machine Vision

Inline inspection systems on production lines with variable ambient lighting, where workpiece surface reflectivity, shadow from machine structures, and overhead lighting variation all contribute to inconsistent capture, require sensor-level HDR rather than post-processing compensation. The Innova-678CRE IMX678 Rolling Shutter GigE Camera with 110 dB HDR and 4K resolution provides the input quality that defect detection algorithms need to operate reliably across illumination variation, while GigE connectivity supports camera placement at the distances that production line layouts require.

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What HDR modes does the IMX678 GigE Camera support, and what dynamic range does each deliver?

The Innova-678CRE supports Clear HDR and Digital Overlap HDR (DOL-HDR) modes. Clear HDR extends dynamic range through combined sensor and ISP-level HDR processing. DOL-HDR merges multiple exposures within a single frame period, achieving up to 110 dB dynamic range while minimizing motion artifacts compared to traditional multi-frame HDR processing in traffic monitoring camera deployments with moving subjects across high-contrast scenes.

2) Does the Innova-678CRE 8MP IMX678 GigE Camera support ONVIF, and which profiles?

Yes. The camera supports ONVIF Profile S, T, G, and M, covering live streaming, PTZ control, recording, and metadata for analytics integration. It is directly compatible with Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, and any ONVIF-compliant VMS or NVR without proprietary driver development, critical for OEM teams building security camera or smart city products that must integrate into existing network video infrastructure.

3) How does the electromechanical IR-cut filter operate in the 4K HDR Rolling Shutter GigE Camera?

The Innova-678CRE operates as a true Electromechanical IR Filter camera. The filter engages automatically under ambient light levels sufficient for color imaging and withdraws mechanically when light levels fall, exposing the Sony IMX678 sensor’s full NIR sensitivity for IR-illuminated after-dark imaging. The transition can operate automatically based on ambient lighting conditions, making it suitable for unattended outdoor surveillance cameras and traffic monitoring installations.

4) What software and SDK support does the Sony IMX678 sensor camera include?

The IMX678 GigE Camera ships with Vadzo NXT software for IP configuration, live streaming, HDR mode selection, and failsafe firmware update. The VISPA NXT SDK provides C, C++, C#, and Python APIs covering exposure, gain, HDR modes, ROI, Smart GPIO, and codec control, supporting Windows, Linux, and Android. Integration into custom machine vision or surveillance pipelines does not require reverse engineering proprietary protocols.

5) What OEM customization is available for the IMX678 GigE PoE Camera?

Vadzo supports full OEM customization: form factor modification and board redesigns, firmware development for custom feature integration, NIR and color LED array board design and integration, ToF, mmWave Radar, and IMU sensor co-integration, lens holder modifications, electromechanical lens filter control design, and IP-rated and non-IP-rated enclosure configurations. No minimum order quantity applies to evaluation units.

SOURCE: Vadzo Imaging