FOV of camera matrix versus Sensor Size

asked 2020-04-15 16:18:16 -0600

noshky gravatar image

I just found that I can get the FOV (field-of-view) parameters of the camera matrix from fovx, fovy, _, _, _ = cv2.calibrationMatrixValues(camera_matrix, resolution, *sensor_size).

My camera's sensor (OV3660) specifies in it's datasheet:

  • resolution: 2048 px x 1536 px
  • pixel size: 1.4 um x 1.4 um
  • image area: 2912 um x 2167.2 um

People are often stating that for FOV calculation the pixel size is the measure to take. When I multiply my pixel size with the image resolution I ge a slightly smaller image area though. This is understandable, as there is probably some between the pixels material on the sensors physics.

Am I right to believe that the image area as specified for this sensor is the more accurate parameter to use?

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