CMOS or CCD

i would say CMOS is actually better. The best example is on its characteristic that is no smearing effect

the stigma came from CMOS sensor cost less, the circuit is not and the CCD cost more but the circuit is not. But it is all about the noise issue and originality of pictures taken with it

CMOS is a clear winner as all manufacturer have at least a model of CMOS sensor in it, take Nikon as an example