2MP and 4K FASTCAM Cameras
Compare Photron high-resolution cameras offering Full HD, 2.4-megapixel, 4-megapixel, UHD, and 4K recording for applications requiring a wider field of view, greater spatial detail, and accurate full-field analysis.
More Resolution for Larger Fields of View
Photron’s 2MP and 4K category is designed for engineers and researchers who need to preserve more spatial information while recording fast events. These cameras are well suited for large test areas, detailed deformation measurements, wide vehicle views, fluid-flow analysis, and full-field visualization.
Choose the compact Mini W series for fast 2.4-megapixel and Full HD recording, the Mini R-4K series for compact high-G 4K imaging, or the NOVA R family for professional high-resolution systems with expanded memory and storage options.
Explore the 2MP and 4K Camera Range
Each product family balances resolution, frame rate, sensitivity, camera size, memory, high-G capability, and data-transfer requirements differently.
FASTCAM Mini W5 / W2
Compact, rugged high-speed cameras delivering 2048 × 1152 and Full HD recording with strong sensitivity, 12-bit image data, short exposure times, and high-G capability.
FASTCAM Mini R3-4K / R5-4K
A compact 9.4-megapixel camera family for applications requiring a large spatial area, detailed image quality, rugged construction, and operation in high-G environments.
FASTCAM NOVA R3-4K / R5-4K
Professional 9.4-megapixel cameras combining high-resolution performance with expanded internal memory, segmented recording, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, and optional removable FAST Drive storage.
FASTCAM NOVA R2
A professional 2048 × 2048 camera offering a large square image format for DIC, PIV, materials testing, research, and other applications that benefit from equal horizontal and vertical resolution.
2MP and 4K FASTCAM Model Comparison
Use this overview to compare resolution, full-resolution frame rate, exposure time, maximum frame rate, and the primary advantage of each camera.
| Camera | Full Resolution | Full-Resolution Frame Rate | Minimum Exposure | Maximum Frame Rate | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini W5 | 2048 × 1152 | 5,000 fps | 2 µs | Up to 200,000 fps | Fast compact 2.4MP and Full HD imaging |
| Mini W2 | 2048 × 1152 | 2,000 fps | 2 µs | Up to 150,000 fps | Compact high-resolution imaging at a lower performance tier |
| Mini R5-4K | 4096 × 2304 | 1,250 fps | 2 µs | Up to 200,000 fps | Maximum compact 4K performance and high-G use |
| Mini R3-4K | 4096 × 2304 | 750 fps | 2 µs | Up to 150,000 fps | Compact rugged 4K recording |
| NOVA R5-4K | 4096 × 2304 | 1,250 fps | 2 µs | Up to 200,000 fps | Professional 4K imaging with expanded memory and storage |
| NOVA R3-4K | 4096 × 2304 | 750 fps | 2 µs | Up to 150,000 fps | Professional 4K system at a lower performance tier |
| NOVA R2 | 2048 × 2048 | 1,440 fps | 2.7 µs | Up to 100,000 fps | Square 4MP imaging for full-field analysis |
Choose the Resolution Your Test Requires
High-resolution imaging involves more than selecting the largest pixel count. Balance spatial detail with frame rate, exposure time, sensitivity, field of view, recording duration, camera size, and data-transfer requirements.
Applications for 2MP and 4K FASTCAM Cameras
High-resolution cameras preserve detail across large areas and support quantitative measurements where image scale, target density, or field coverage is critical.
Automotive Safety
Capture wide vehicle views, car-to-car impacts, pedestrian testing, rollovers, barriers, airbags, restraints, and cabin behavior.
Digitale Bildkorrelation
Preserve dense speckle patterns and wider test areas for full-field strain, deformation, displacement, and vibration analysis.
Particle Image Velocimetry
Record larger seeded flow fields with enough spatial detail for velocity, turbulence, wake, vortex, and microfluidic measurements.
Materialprüfung
Measure crack growth, fracture, impact, drop tests, deformation, compression, tension, and component response across larger specimens.
Luft- und Raumfahrt und Verteidigung
Observe structural response, impact, launch events, propulsion, projectiles, aerodynamic behavior, and large-scale test articles.
Combustion and Sprays
Capture detailed flame structures, fuel injection, spray breakup, droplets, atomization, ignition, and reactive-flow behavior.
Software and Camera Control
Photron’s high-resolution FASTCAM systems are supported by acquisition software, development tools, documentation, and application guidance.
Photron FASTCAM Viewer
PFV provides camera setup, live monitoring, triggering, playback, image saving, enhancement, calibration, measurement, and synchronized multi-camera control.
- Included with supported FASTCAM camera systems
- Controls resolution, frame rate, exposure, triggering, and memory
- Supports common image and data-export formats
- Designed for single- and multi-camera operation
Which 2MP or 4K FASTCAM camera is right for your test?
Share your required field of view, smallest feature size, target frame rate, exposure time, available light, recording duration, installation limits, and analysis requirements with Photron.