Image sensor and electronic device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an image sensor and an electronic device which make it possible to continuously output frames which can be used as an image without disturbing a frame rate. An image sensor of an aspect of the present disclosure includes a pixel unit, a memory, a control unit, and a detection unit. The pixel unit has a plurality of reading modes and generates image data in accordance with incident light. The memory has a capacity capable of storing the image data equivalent to at least two or more frames. The control unit simultaneously performs processing for storing the image data input from the pixel unit in a different region in the memory for each frame, and processing for reading the image data from the region where previous storage has been performed. The detection unit detects a change in the reading mode in the pixel unit. The present disclosure can be applied to an electronic device having an image capturing function.

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