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What is the difference between a CCD and CMOS sensor in a compact camera?
A CCD (charge-coupled device) sensor captures images by moving charge from one pixel to the next, while a CMOS (complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) sensor captures images by converting light into electric signals. CMOS sensors generally offer faster readout speeds and lower power consumption than CCD sensors.