FCB-EV9520L Weight Reduced Version Drone 30X Zoom Camera

FCB-EV9520L Weight Reduced Version Features

Sensor: 1/2.8-inch STARVIS 2 CMOS
Video Output: Full HD LVDS (1080P/60)
Lens: 30× optical zoom, 12× digital zoom
Low Light Performance: ICR-Off: 0.009 lx; ICR-On: 0.00008 lx
Dimensions: 69 × 54 × 94 mm
Weight: Approx. 165 g
Other Functions: Super image stabilization, wide dynamic range, starlight night vision, day/night switching, fog penetration, highlight suppression, etc.
Applications: Drones, robots, handheld devices and more

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The FCB-EV9520L Weight-Reduced Version is a lightweight camera module secondarily developed by Ruiloog Electronic — an officially authorized distributor of Sony (China) and a professional high-definition video secondary development solution provider. Based on the original Sony FCB-EV9520L, it retains core performance while reducing overall weight, specially designed for load-sensitive scenarios such as drones, small pan-tilts, and handheld devices.

Ⅰ. Why Launch the Weight-Reduced Version?
The original Sony FCB-EV9520L camera module weighs 239g, which is relatively heavy among Sony integrated camera modules.
This weight brings limitations in many application scenarios. For drone mounting, robot visual navigation, handheld devices, small pan-tilts, portable inspection equipment and other environments with strict weight restrictions, the standard original model often fails to meet application requirements.

Ⅱ. Weight Reduction Solution
Ruiloog Electronic redesigned the original metal housing of Sony FCB-EV9520L into a customized aluminum alloy housing. The weight is successfully reduced from the original 239g to approximately 165g, making the camera module more suitable for applications with high lightweight requirements.

The weight-reduced version still adopts the original core components of Sony FCB-EV9520L, including the image sensor, lens, and image processing circuit. It fully maintains core specifications such as original high-definition image quality, low-light performance, and zoom capability.

Ⅲ. Upgrades of FCB-EV9520L Weight-Reduced Version
Compared with the FCB-EV7520 weight reduced versions, Ruiloog Electronic has made highly practical optimizations to the FCB-EV9520L Weight Reduced Version based on rich engineering experience and industry market demands.

FCB-EV9520L Weight-Reduced Version vs FCB-EV7520 Weight-Reduced Version

1. Added Front Mounting Structure
The FCB-EV9520L Weight Reduced Version supports front-side mounting, which enhances module stability, improves installation flexibility, optimizes heat dissipation performance, and simplifies the installation process.

2. Added U-shaped Groove
Excellent optical axis consistency is one of the most popular features for drone applications. It enables drones to accurately lock targets at different shooting angles and zoom ratios while ensuring precise imaging.

A key upgrade of the FCB-EV9520L Weight-Reduced Version is the added U-shaped groove design. It facilitates fine adjustment of optical axis consistency and improves imaging stability across different focal lengths and shooting angles.

3. Added Pre-cut Grooves
Pre-cut grooves are designed at all 8 corners of the module. It not only improves installation flexibility, but also allows trimming the external pre-cut grooves to adopt internal mounting positions when a smaller size is needed. This further reduces overall weight and volume, achieving dual optimization.

Ⅳ. Product Advantages
1. Reduce Load Burden: The lightweight design effectively lowers the load pressure of terminal equipment and improves overall operational performance.

2. Enhance Stability and Controllability: For scenarios requiring fast movement and frequent angle adjustment such as robot visual navigation and drone aerial photography, the lighter weight suppresses equipment jitter and ensures clear and stable images.

3. Expand Application Scope: It is not only applicable to traditional **video surveillance** and intelligent transportation, but also covers emerging industries with strict weight limits, including drones, service robots, and underwater robots.

Features

Sensor: 1/2.8″ STARVIS 2 CMOS Sensor (Approx. 2.13 million effective pixels)
Max Frame Rate: 1080p/60fps
Output Interface: LVDS
Zoom: 30X Optical Zoom, 12X Digital Zoom
Lens: 4.3mm ~ 129.0mm, F1.6 – 4.7
Output Resolution: 1920×1080, 1280×720
Minimum Illumination: 0.009 Lux (ICR OFF)
Minimum Illumination: 0.00008 Lux (ICR ON)
Horizontal Viewing Angle: Approx. 64.0°
Image Stabilization: Super Image Stabilization (Super / Super+)
Other Features: Wide Dynamic Range, Optical Axis Consistency, Infrared-sensitive Color Mode, Spot Auto Focus / Exposure / White Balance, Highlight Suppression, Point Light Reduction, Digital Noise Reduction, Motion Detection, Privacy Masking
Dimensions: 69.0 × 54.0 × 94.0 mm
Weight: Approx. 165g

FCB-EV9520L Weight Reduced Version

Image Sensor	1/2.8-type STARVIS 2 CMOS Sensor (Approx. 2.13M pixels)
Output Image Size (H x V)	1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720
Signal System	1080p/60, 1080p/59.94, 1080p/50, 1080p/30, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/25, 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/60, 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 720p/30, 720p/29.97, 720p/25
Minimum Illumination (50%, High Sensitivity MOde ON)	ICR-Off mode: 0.009 lx (Shutter Speed: 1/30 s), 0.0012 lx (1/4 s or 1/3 s) ICR-Off mode: 0.00008 lx (Shutter Speed: 1/30 s), 0.000005 lx (1/4 s or 1/3 s, 30%)
Minimum Illumination (50%, High Sensitivity MOde OFF)	ICR-Off mode: 0.09 lx (Shutter Speed: 1/30 s), 0.012 lx (1/4 s or 1/3 s) ICR-Off mode: 0.00063 lx (Shutter Speed: 1/30 s)
Recommended Illumination	100 lx – 100,000 lx
Gain	Auto/Manual (0 dB – 50.0 dB), 0 – 28 steps
Shutter Speed	1/1 – 1/10000 s, 22 steps
Sync System	Internal
Exposure Control	0 dB – +- 10.5 dB, 15 steps
Backlight Compensation	Yes
Gamma	Standar/Straight Gamma
Aperture Control	16 steps
White Balance	Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push WB, Manual WB, Outdoor Auto, Sodium Vapor Lamp (Fix/Auto/Outdoor Auto), Spot AWB
AE (Auto Exposure Mode)	Full Auto, Manual, Priority Mode (shutter/iris), EV compensation, Spot AE, Slow AE
Image S/N	Image S/N
Lens (wide to tele)	30x optical zoom，12x Digital Zoom f= 4.3 mm to 129 mm, F1.6 to F4.7
Zoom Mode	Standard Mode / Variable Mode / Direct Mode
Zoom Movement Speed	Wide end to Tele end TBD Wide end to Digital 12x tele TBD Digital wide to Digital 12x tele TBD
Focusing System	Auto Focus (Normal AF, Interval AF, Zoom Trigger AF (Sensitivity: normal, low), Manual (Standard, Variable, Direct), One Push Trigger, Full Scan One Push, Near Limit, ICR-on Correction, Spot Focus
Focus Movement Time	TBD
Horizontal Viewing Angle (wide to tele)	Distortion Compensation Off : 64.0° to 2.4° Distortion Compensation On : 61.5° to 2.3°
Minimum Object Distance (wide end to tele end)	100 mm – 1200 mm
Auto ICR	Yes:ON (B&W/Color)
Wide Dynamic Range (Wide-D)	Yes
Visibility Enhancer	Yes
Defog	Yes (low/mid/high)
Noise Reduction	Yes (3D + 2D / Independent setting (3D, 2D)
Progressive Scan Mode	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes: Super image stabilizer (Super / Super+)
Spot Light Avoidance	Yes
Motion Detection	Yes
Privacy Zone Masking	Yes
Alarm	Yes
Slow AE Response	Yes
Picture Effects	Black White (Monochrome Image)
Picture Freeze	Yes
Electronic-Flip (E-FLIP)	Yes
Mirror Image	Yes
Slow Shutter	Yes
Temperature Readout	Yes
Title Display	Yes (20 characters / line, max. 11 lines)
Camera Mode Display	Yes (English)
Video Output	Digital : Y/Pb/Pr 4:2:2 (LVDS) (Y: 8 bit, C: 8 bit, Vsync, Hsync, Field, Clock) (SMPTE274M/SMPTE296M)
Camera Control Interface	VISCA protocol (CMOS 3.3V Level, 5.5V tolerance); Baud Rate : 9.6 kbps, 19.2 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 115.2 kbps, Stop bit: 1 bit
Power Requirements	7.0 V – 12.0 V DC
Power Consumption	4.4 W (When motor operates: 5.4W)
Operating Temperature	-5 °C – +60 °C (23 °F to +140 °F)
Storage Temperature	-20 °C – +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Operating Humidity	20% – 95% (Absolute humidity : 36 g/m3)
Storage Humidity	20% – 95% (Absolute humidity : 36 g/m3)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	69.0 x 54.0 x 94.0mm
Mass	Approx. 165g (5.82 oz)