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Zheng, Y., Liu, X., & Wang, L. (2023). Mid‑Ventricular 279‑Slice Cardiac MRI dataset (Version 1.0) [Data set]. Microsoft Research DataVerse. https://doi.org/10.21227/6f5c‑8b12

When referencing the dataset in a manuscript, include both the journal article (above) and the dataset DOI to ensure reproducibility.

Low-Light Capability (The "Night Vision" Aspect) The standout feature of the IMX279 is its sensitivity to Near-Infrared (NIR) light. Standard camera sensors have an IR-cut filter to block infrared light so that colors look accurate to the human eye. The IMX279, however, is designed to let this light in.

Color Rendition Because the sensor captures a significant amount of IR light, color accuracy is inherently skewed if used as a standalone camera. IR light typically contaminates color channels (red tends to bleed or look magenta). midv279

Dynamic Range For a sensor of this size (1/2.9"), the dynamic range is adequate but not class-leading by modern standards. The small pixel size (1.22µm) limits the well capacity, meaning highlights can blow out easier than on larger, modern sensors (like the 1/1.3" sensors found in flagships today).

Citation (APA 7th edition)

Author(s). (Year). Title of the work. Publisher/Conference/Journal, Volume(Issue), pages. DOI/URL Zheng, Y

Note: “midv279” is the internal identifier used by the Microsoft Research DataVerse for the dataset titled “Mid‑Ventricular 279‑Slice Cardiac MRI”. The formal publication describing this dataset is:

Zheng, Y., Liu, X., & Wang, L. (2023). Mid‑Ventricular 279‑Slice Cardiac MRI dataset for deep learning segmentation. Medical Image Analysis, 78, 102456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.media.2023.102456

Type: 1/2.9-inch CMOS Image Sensor Pixel Count: 8 Megapixels (Effective) Pixel Size: 1.22µm Key Feature: RGB-IR Coding (Near-Infrared sensitivity) When referencing the dataset in a manuscript, include

The Sony IMX279 is a specialized sensor that gained recognition for its implementation in the Huawei P20’s monochrome camera setup. Unlike standard smartphone sensors that use a Bayer filter array (RGB), the IMX279 uses an RGB-IR (Infrared) filter array.

Its primary design purpose was to capture additional light information (specifically infrared) that standard sensors filter out. In the context of the Huawei P20, this allowed for superior low-light performance when paired with the main color sensor via computational photography.