Samsung has unveiled yet another 200MP smartphone image sensor called the ISOCELL HP5, which it claims is the world’s first to feature 0.5µm-sized pixels.
The HP5, despite having a small pixel size, is said to deliver bright images in low-light conditions and overall better image quality. The sensor itself measures 1/1.56-inch in size.
Samsung notes that it used technologies like Front Deep Trench Isolation (FDTI) and Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) to allow each pixel to capture more light and detail. The sensor is claimed to take advantage of improved DTI Center Cut (DCC) technology to produce brighter and clearer images, despite the small pixels.
Samsung claims the sensor delivers a 150% boost in conversion gain and improves random noise (RN) reduction by 3 to 40%, depending on the shooting conditions. The ISOCELL HP5 offers 2x in-sensor zoom and up to 6x lossless zoom when used with a 3x telephoto lens.
It supports Smart ISO Pro and staggered HDR for better HDR performance. The sensor can shoot 4K videos at 120 fps, 8K at 30 fps, and 1080p at 240 fps. It also supports 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit, and 14-bit RAW formats.
The new 200MP sensor is already in the mass production stage and is expected to be used in several upcoming phones, such as the vivo Y500 Pro.
