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IDS Imaging U3-3680XLE-C-HQ Rev.1.2 alternative from Hikrobot

Hikrobot replacement options for the IDS Imaging U3-3680XLE-C-HQ Rev.1.2: the closest models, what differs (resolution, frame rate, interface, sensor) and what to check before switching.

Comparison with Hikrobot models

Hikrobot MV-CE050-30UC matches the U3-3680XLE-C-HQ Rev.1.2 on resolution, frame rate and interface.

Check before ordering:
  • Connector: USB3 Micro-B instead of USB Type-C — the system has to be checked.
  • Frame rate: 44.7 instead of 49 fps (-8.78 %).
  • Software, SDK, connectors, mount and dimensions require a separate engineering check.
  • The lens mount differs: check the fit and the flange distance of your current lens.

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MV-CE050-30UC
Trade-off — needs agreement
The search threshold is met, but this is not a replacement without trade-offs.
Trade-offs to settle before you choose:
  • Connector: USB3 Micro-B instead of USB Type-C — the system has to be checked.
  • Frame rate: 44.7 instead of 49 fps (-8.78 %).
  • The lens mount differs: check the fit and the flange distance of your current lens.
View MV-CE050-30UC in the catalog
Specification comparison
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SpecificationCompetitorOur modelDifference
Resolution 2592 × 1944 px 2592 × 1944 px Matches
Pixel size 2.2 × 2.2 µm 2.2 × 2.2 µm Matches
Sensor onsemi AR0521 Aptina AR0521 Matches
Shutter type Rolling Rolling Matches
Mono/color Color Color Matches
Spectral range Visible range Visible range Matches
Frame rate 49 fps 44.7 fps Trade-off
Interface USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB Type-C USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B Trade-off
Lens mount C, CS C Trade-off
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U3-3680XLE-C-HQ Rev.1.2 specifications
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SpecificationCompetitor value
Resolution 2592 × 1944 px
Pixel size 2.2 × 2.2 µm
Sensor onsemi AR0521
Shutter type Rolling
Mono/color Color
Spectral range Visible range
Frame rate 49 fps
Interface USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB Type-C
Lens mount C, CS
Specification sources
Manually checked: 2026-09-08
The spectral range is taken as visible: the manufacturer lists no variant of this model outside the visible range.
https://en.ids-imaging.com/IDS/pdfsheet_pdf.php?sku=1008745
https://en.ids-imaging.com/ids-webstore.html
https://en.ids-imaging.com/store/u3-3680xle-rev-1-2.html
Scope of the comparison. The comparison covers only the specifications listed, taken from published sources. It is not a statement of compatibility or interchangeability. Third-party names and trademarks are used solely to identify the products being compared; the rights to them belong to their respective owners. Software, SDK, connectors, mount and dimensions require a separate engineering check.