The GSENSE1516BSI is a 16.78-megapixel monochrome CMOS image sensor manufactured by Gpixel. It delivers a 4096 × 4096 pixel array with a 15 µm pixel pitch, providing efficient photon collection at each photosite. The optical format spans a 86.889 mm diagonal with a 0.042361111 aspect ratio, placing it in the large-format category used in cinema, scientific, and aerial imaging. With 15 µm pixels, the sensor features large pixels optimised for high sensitivity and dynamic range in low-light and scientific applications.