Following the news and rumors, Samsung’s 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP1 sensor was finally unveiled. However, the Korean company unveiled another 50-megapixel sensor called ISOCELL GN5, which for the first time has an image sensor that uses Dual Pixel Pro technology to focus in all directions and two photodiodes per 0.1 micron single pixel. You can read the other articles on the itmagazine to learn about the latest news and also to view other related articles.
One thing Samsung’s two new sensors have in common is that they both use 8K video at 30 frames per second, 4K at 120 and FHD at 240 frames. We will take a closer look at these two sensors below. Join us with the Samsung ISOCELL HP1 200 megapixel sensor.
Specifications of Samsung ISOCELL HP1 200 megapixel sensor
The first image sensor in the industry with support for 200 megapixels
It has 0.64 micron pixels that will bring great resolution in a small package that fits easily in smartphones.
Has a completely new ChameleonCell technology; Pixel blending technology that uses a 2 in 2, 4 in 4 or full design depending on the environment.
In dark and dim environments, the HP1 will turn into a 12.5-megapixel image sensor with pixels 2.56 micrometers in size, combined with 16 pixels in close proximity. The new 2.56 micrometer pixels are capable of absorbing and sensing more light and will produce brighter, sharper images indoors or at night.
In bright outdoor environments, the 200 million pixel sensor can capture high-resolution images with a smartphone.
Supports 8K video recording at 30 frames per second with minimal loss of detail in the field of view.
For 8K video (4320 x 7680 resolution) without the need for a crab to reduce the image resolution, four adjacent pixels are merged and reduced to 50 megapixels or 6144 8 8192.
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Specifications of 50-megapixel ISOCELL GN5 sensor
The first 0.1 micrometer sensor integrated with Dual Pixel Pro and omnidirectional autofocus technology that can significantly increase autofocus capabilities.
In Dual Pixel Pro technology, two photodiodes (the smallest in the industry) are positioned vertically or horizontally on each 0.1 micrometer pixel of the sensor to detect pattern changes in all directions.
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With one million multi-directional phase-detection photodiodes, the ISOCELL GN5 autofocus will cover all areas of the sensor, which not only speeds up the focus, but also produces clearer images in bright or dimly lit environments.
This sensor is the first to use Samsung’s proprietary pixel technology called FDTI (stands for Front Deep Trench Isolation).
Samsung has already made the ISOCELL HP and GN5 sensors available to manufacturers, and we can expect to see smartphones on the market later this year or early 2022 equipped with Samsung’s new sensors. Earlier rumors had it that the Galaxy S22 Ultra would use a 200-megapixel sensor next year. It remains to be seen whether this rumor will come true.
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