Multispectral vs. Hyperspectral Imaging: A Pragmatic Approach to Implementation

As multispectral and hyperspectral imaging technology advances, applications are growing rapidly, but how do you decide which technique is best for your application? In this whitepaper, learn more about balancing performance, complexity and cost.
Oct. 16, 2025

Selecting the right spectral imaging approach is critical to implementing a multispectral or hyperspectral imaging system. This whitepaper, written by ProPhotonix’s experts, provides a detailed comparison of multispectral and hyperspectral imaging, exploring camera and illumination technologies, real-world case studies, and a step-by-step decision framework to guide technology selection.

This whitepaper will discuss:

  • Multispectral vs Hyperspectral Imaging
  • Camera Technologies
  • Illumination Considerations
  • Case Studies
  • Application Decision Framework