- Samsung announces the smallest ever 200MP camera sensor dubbed ISOCELL HP5.
- Even with a small size. the sensor is capable of capturing more light per pixel that translates into better low-light photography.
- Oppo Find X9 Pro appears to be the first taker although these are handful number of Chinese phone makers that may offer it too.
The latest Samsung 200MP camera sensor for smartphones is here. Built as a successor to previous 200MP sensors, it promises better image and video quality using several underlying technologies. This could mean smartphone makers can unlock the untapped potential for mobile photography, given the fact that there has been a surge in 200MP smartphones out there.
Samsung ISOCELL HP5: 200MP camera sensor unveiled
The new Samsung 200MP camera sensor is dubbed as ISOCELL HP5, which is a 1/1.56” camera sensor boasting a humongous 16,384 × 12,288 pixels resolution of 200MP. It is the smallest 200MP camera sensor out there, with each pixel size measuring a measly 0.5micron; however, the South Korean giant is confident that this doesn’t compromise the quality and rather, improves it.
As per Samsung, the latest 200MP sensor uses technologies such as Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) and Front Deep Trench Isolation (FDTI) that ultimately increase reception of light by each pixel, aka the full well capacity. Samsung claims that the new technologies deployed here are capable of increasing conversion gain by 150 percent and 3-40% better random noise (RN) reduction. This translates into better image and video quality when used in low-light conditions, such as indoors or at nighttime.
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According to SamMobile, the latest ISOCELL HP5 200MP sensor uses high-precision microlens that are capable of focusing all the incident light to the right area of a pixel, which ultimately minimizes reflection thanks to the High Transmittance Anti-refractive Layer built within. Samsung is using oxide-based insulation structure in the sensor to reduce light loss and interference. Overall, it means most of the light falling on the pixel can enter the system, which leads to better image/video quality, especially at night.
Statistically, this new Samsung 200MP camera sensor supports Smart ISO Pro and staggered HDR, and it is capable of reaching 4K videos at 120fps. You can dial up the frame rate to up to 240fps on a 1080p resolution. It supports 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit, and 14-bit RAW formats.
Talking about the adopters, we could see Oppo launching the ISOCELL HP5 on board Oppo Find X9 Pro, slated to arrive on October 16. Apart from that, we have seen many Chinese smartphone makers experimenting with 200MP sensors, so a few upcoming flagships might feature it.
