Translation guide
A device that detects light, used in cameras, automatic doors, and various electronic systems.
The learner wants to refer to a photosensor in a technical or everyday context.
The most common and widely understood term for a photosensor. Used in both technical and consumer contexts.
このカメラには高感度の光センサーが搭載されています。
This camera is equipped with a high-sensitivity photosensor.
The learner wants to talk about a sensor that triggers a light or door based on ambient light or motion.
Specifically refers to a sensor that measures brightness, often used in automatic lighting systems.
この街灯は明るさセンサーで自動的に点灯します。
This streetlight turns on automatically with a photosensor.
The learner is discussing the light sensor in a digital camera.
A direct loanword from English, common in engineering and industrial settings.
フォトセンサーを使って物体の有無を検出します。
We use a photosensor to detect the presence of an object.
A more formal or technical term, often used in scientific literature. Literally 'light detector'.
光検出器の感度を校正する必要があります。
It is necessary to calibrate the sensitivity of the photosensor.
While technically a motion sensor, it is often used in contexts where a photosensor might be assumed in English. It detects human presence, often using infrared.
Not a direct translation of 'photosensor', but commonly used in similar applications like automatic lights.
トイレの照明は人感センサーで制御されています。
The restroom lights are controlled by a sensor.
The standard term for the image sensor in a digital camera, which is a type of photosensor.
最新のイメージセンサーは暗い場所でもノイズが少ないです。
The latest image sensor has low noise even in dark places.
A more technical term for the imaging element, often used in specifications.
このカメラの撮像素子は35mmフルサイズです。
This camera's photosensor is a 35mm full-frame.