CCD vs CMOS for digital cameras

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Originally Posted by jimhelm

Define CMOS as it pertains, and CCD, please?

CCD Charge Coupled Device is a type of sensor that converts wavelengths of light into an electrical signal. prone to smearing bright highlights like candles or other light sources.

CMOS Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor is another method for converting light into electrical signals. Lower power consumption and lower noise.

There are a lot of complicated differences wikipedia has some good articles.