Verifiable specification comparison · Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR BFS-U3-51S5P-C alternative from Hikrobot

Hikrobot replacement options for the Teledyne FLIR BFS-U3-51S5P-C: the closest models, what differs (resolution, frame rate, interface, sensor) and what to check before switching.

Comparison with Hikrobot models

No confirmed drop-in replacement. The closest Hikrobot models differ in frame rate, interface and sensor. Each difference is listed below.

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MV-CH050-60UM
No loss of resolution, frame rate, or line rate
The compared resolution values and the frame or line rate are no lower than the original model's; pixel size matches.
The sensor part number is not confirmed in this comparison: we compare by resolution, pixel size, frame or line rate and interface.
View MV-CH050-60UM in the catalog
Why it is not a drop-in replacement
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ParameterBFS-U3-51S5P-CMV-CH050-60UMWhat it changes
SensorSony IMX250MZRnot publishedConfirm from the datasheet
Specification comparison
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SpecificationCompetitorOur modelDifference
Resolution 2448 × 2048 px 2448 × 2048 px Matches
Pixel size 3.45 × 3.45 µm 3.45 × 3.45 µm Matches
Sensor Sony IMX250MZR Not specified Confirm from the datasheet
Shutter type Global Global Matches
Mono/color Monochrome Monochrome Matches
Spectral range Visible range Visible range Matches
Frame rate 75 fps 79 fps Δ +4 (+5.33 %)
Interface USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B Matches
Lens mount C C Matches
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MV-CS050-80UM V5.0
No loss of resolution, frame rate, or line rate
The compared resolution values and the frame or line rate are no lower than the original model's; pixel size matches.
The sensor part number is not confirmed in this comparison: we compare by resolution, pixel size, frame or line rate and interface.
View MV-CS050-80UM V5.0 in the catalog
Why it is not a drop-in replacement
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ParameterBFS-U3-51S5P-CMV-CS050-80UM V5.0What it changes
SensorSony IMX250MZRnot publishedConfirm from the datasheet
Specification comparison
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SpecificationCompetitorOur modelDifference
Resolution 2448 × 2048 px 2448 × 2048 px Matches
Pixel size 3.45 × 3.45 µm 3.45 × 3.45 µm Matches
Sensor Sony IMX250MZR Not specified Confirm from the datasheet
Shutter type Global Global Matches
Mono/color Monochrome Monochrome Matches
Spectral range Visible range Visible range Matches
Frame rate 75 fps 80 fps Δ +5 (+6.67 %)
Interface USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B Matches
Lens mount C C Matches
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MV-CT0MU0050/G
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: Type-C instead of USB3 Micro-B — the system has to be checked.
The sensor part number is not confirmed in this comparison: we compare by resolution, pixel size, frame or line rate and interface.
View MV-CT0MU0050/G in the catalog
Why it is not a drop-in replacement
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ParameterBFS-U3-51S5P-CMV-CT0MU0050/GWhat it changes
InterfaceUSB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-BUSB3 · 5 Gbit/s · Type-CConnector: Type-C instead of USB3 Micro-B — the system has to be checked.
SensorSony IMX250MZRnot publishedConfirm from the datasheet
Specification comparison
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SpecificationCompetitorOur modelDifference
Resolution 2448 × 2048 px 2448 × 2048 px Matches
Pixel size 3.45 × 3.45 µm 3.45 × 3.45 µm Matches
Sensor Sony IMX250MZR Not specified Confirm from the datasheet
Shutter type Global Global Matches
Mono/color Monochrome Monochrome Matches
Spectral range Visible range Visible range Matches
Frame rate 75 fps 80 fps Δ +5 (+6.67 %)
Interface USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · Type-C Trade-off
Lens mount C C Matches
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MV-CT1MU0050/G
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: Type-C instead of USB3 Micro-B — the system has to be checked.
The sensor part number is not confirmed in this comparison: we compare by resolution, pixel size, frame or line rate and interface.
View MV-CT1MU0050/G in the catalog
Why it is not a drop-in replacement
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ParameterBFS-U3-51S5P-CMV-CT1MU0050/GWhat it changes
InterfaceUSB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-BUSB3 · 5 Gbit/s · Type-CConnector: Type-C instead of USB3 Micro-B — the system has to be checked.
SensorSony IMX250MZRnot publishedConfirm from the datasheet
Specification comparison
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SpecificationCompetitorOur modelDifference
Resolution 2448 × 2048 px 2448 × 2048 px Matches
Pixel size 3.45 × 3.45 µm 3.45 × 3.45 µm Matches
Sensor Sony IMX250MZR Not specified Confirm from the datasheet
Shutter type Global Global Matches
Mono/color Monochrome Monochrome Matches
Spectral range Visible range Visible range Matches
Frame rate 75 fps 80 fps Δ +5 (+6.67 %)
Interface USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · Type-C Trade-off
Lens mount C C Matches
Check the optics Add to selection Continue the search
MV-CT2MU0050/G
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: Type-C instead of USB3 Micro-B — the system has to be checked.
The sensor part number is not confirmed in this comparison: we compare by resolution, pixel size, frame or line rate and interface.
View MV-CT2MU0050/G in the catalog
Why it is not a drop-in replacement
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ParameterBFS-U3-51S5P-CMV-CT2MU0050/GWhat it changes
InterfaceUSB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-BUSB3 · 5 Gbit/s · Type-CConnector: Type-C instead of USB3 Micro-B — the system has to be checked.
SensorSony IMX250MZRnot publishedConfirm from the datasheet
Specification comparison
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SpecificationCompetitorOur modelDifference
Resolution 2448 × 2048 px 2448 × 2048 px Matches
Pixel size 3.45 × 3.45 µm 3.45 × 3.45 µm Matches
Sensor Sony IMX250MZR Not specified Confirm from the datasheet
Shutter type Global Global Matches
Mono/color Monochrome Monochrome Matches
Spectral range Visible range Visible range Matches
Frame rate 75 fps 80 fps Δ +5 (+6.67 %)
Interface USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · Type-C Trade-off
Lens mount C C Matches
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MV-CH050-10UM V4.0
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:
  • Frame rate: 74.1 instead of 75 fps (-1.2 %).
Why it is not a drop-in replacement
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ParameterBFS-U3-51S5P-CMV-CH050-10UM V4.0What it changes
Frame rate75 fps74.1 fpsFrame rate: 74.1 instead of 75 fps (-1.2 %).
SensorSony IMX250MZRSony IMX250Differs
Specification comparison
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SpecificationCompetitorOur modelDifference
Resolution 2448 × 2048 px 2448 × 2048 px Matches
Pixel size 3.45 × 3.45 µm 3.45 × 3.45 µm Matches
Sensor Sony IMX250MZR Sony IMX250 Differs
Shutter type Global Global Matches
Mono/color Monochrome Monochrome Matches
Spectral range Visible range Visible range Matches
Frame rate 75 fps 74.1 fps Trade-off
Interface USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B Matches
Lens mount C C Matches
Check the optics Add to selection Continue the search
MV-CS050-10UM
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:
  • Frame rate: 60 instead of 75 fps (-20 %).
View MV-CS050-10UM in the catalog
Why it is not a drop-in replacement
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ParameterBFS-U3-51S5P-CMV-CS050-10UMWhat it changes
Frame rate75 fps60 fpsFrame rate: 60 instead of 75 fps (-20 %).
SensorSony IMX250MZRSony IMX264Differs
Specification comparison
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SpecificationCompetitorOur modelDifference
Resolution 2448 × 2048 px 2448 × 2048 px Matches
Pixel size 3.45 × 3.45 µm 3.45 × 3.45 µm Matches
Sensor Sony IMX250MZR Sony IMX264 Differs
Shutter type Global Global Matches
Mono/color Monochrome Monochrome Matches
Spectral range Visible range Visible range Matches
Frame rate 75 fps 60 fps Trade-off
Interface USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B Matches
Lens mount C C Matches
Check the optics Add to selection Continue the search
MV-CS050-60UM V5.0
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:
  • Frame rate: 60 instead of 75 fps (-20 %).
The sensor part number is not confirmed in this comparison: we compare by resolution, pixel size, frame or line rate and interface.
View MV-CS050-60UM V5.0 in the catalog
Why it is not a drop-in replacement
The table scrolls to the right →
ParameterBFS-U3-51S5P-CMV-CS050-60UM V5.0What it changes
Frame rate75 fps60 fpsFrame rate: 60 instead of 75 fps (-20 %).
SensorSony IMX250MZRnot publishedConfirm from the datasheet
Specification comparison
The table scrolls to the right →
SpecificationCompetitorOur modelDifference
Resolution 2448 × 2048 px 2448 × 2048 px Matches
Pixel size 3.45 × 3.45 µm 3.45 × 3.45 µm Matches
Sensor Sony IMX250MZR Not specified Confirm from the datasheet
Shutter type Global Global Matches
Mono/color Monochrome Monochrome Matches
Spectral range Visible range Visible range Matches
Frame rate 75 fps 60 fps Trade-off
Interface USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B Matches
Lens mount C C Matches
Check the optics Add to selection Continue the search
Other Teledyne FLIR models with replacement options
BFS-U3-51S5P-C specifications
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SpecificationCompetitor value
Resolution 2448 × 2048 px
Pixel size 3.45 × 3.45 µm
Sensor Sony IMX250MZR
Shutter type Global
Mono/color Monochrome
Spectral range Visible range
Frame rate 75 fps
Interface USB3 · 5 Gbit/s · USB3 Micro-B
Lens mount C
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://www.teledynevisionsolutions.com/fr-ca/learn/learning-center/machine-vision/understanding-usb-3.1-and-usb-3.2
https://www.teledynevisionsolutions.com/products/blackfly-s-usb3/?model=BFS-U3-51S5P-C
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.