What is the difference a “rear-view” camera and a “back-up” camera system?
They are the same system. The difference is how they are used. The term “back-up camera” implies that it would only be used for backing up the vehicle. A “rear-view” system is turned on all of the time while driving. The camera provides a much wider view than the vehicle rear-view mirror. Essentially, a “rear-view” system eliminates the need for a rear-view mirror. What is the difference between cameras with 1/4″ CCD and 1/3″ CCD? This is the size of a camera sensor’s active area. The smaller the dimension, the more “work” the camera will have to do to present a monitor sized picture. A 1/4″ CCD will have to magnify the image more to show the image on the monitor. A 1/3″ CCD will need less magnification to show the image on the monitor. A 1/3″ CCD will cost more and have a better image. Both types are adequate for reaview systems. Is it true that some CMOS cameras match CCD image quality? Yes, CMOS technology has advanced over the past couple of years. Some manufacturers claim that the
