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title: 5 key differences between industrial color cameras using “Bayer color interpolation” and “prism R-G-B technology”
description: JAI industrial color area scan cameras. Bayer vs prism technique.
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# 5 key differences between industrial color cameras using “Bayer color interpolation” and “prism R-G-B technology”
By [JAI](https://news.jai.com/author/jai) | July 30, 2020
When you are building a color vision system, you have to make a choice: do you want to use a camera that provides color image data based on Bayer interpolation or should you choose a prism R-G-B camera with its more advanced method of capturing precise color information?
Choosing the proper camera technology is a key factor in creating an effective color imaging solution.
Download a PDF file with the **5 key factors** you need to consider when making your choice:
[](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3919337/70d2b744-3bbd-48b3-9fef-1b3506c8e7ae)
For a detailed description of color imaging techniques in machine vision systems, you can also consider to [download our full Color Imaging Tech Guide.](https://www.jai.com/technology/tech-guides)
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