Repartitioned digital pixel

A method of detecting an image, the method comprising:

• for each of a plurality of pixels in an array of pixel cells, storing an electrical charge generated by the pixel in one of a plurality of electrical storage devices associated with the respective pixel, the electrical charge being generated response to radiation impinging upon the pixel;
• periodically determining whether a cumulative electrical charge in the respective electrical storage device exceeds a predetermined threshold value;
• and
• in response to determining that the cumulative electrical charge stored in the respective electrical storage device exceeds the predetermined threshold value, reducing the electrical charge stored in the respective electrical storage device by a predetermined charge reduction amount and incrementing one of a plurality of digital counter values stored in a digital counter and associated with the respective pixel, the digital counter being included in a plurality of digital memory elements in electrical communication with the array of pixel cells, the plurality of digital memory elements being disposed physically separate from and coupled to the array of pixel cells.