Samsung's new image sensors will help phone makers integrate even more cameras – BGR

Samsung today introduced a pair of ultra-small, high-resolution image sensors that will support the development of more smartphones with as many cameras as possible in their designs.

The new 0.8 megapixel pixel image sensors are the 48 megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 and the 32 megapixel GD1 Bright ISOCELL. Samsung says that even at a reduced pixel size, the new sensors offer greater design flexibility, which means in particular a greater number of cameras built into smartphone designs, as well as a better use of space inside the smartphone body more and more thin and without glasses. Both sensors are also based on Samsung's latest pixel isolation technology, which optimizes performance, especially for small pixels.

"The demand for ultra-small, high-resolution image sensors is growing as smartphones evolve to provide users with more exciting new camera experiences," said Ben Hur, vice president of marketing. System LSI at Samsung Electronics. "With the introduction of our image sensors Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 and GD1 of 0.8 μm-pixel, we are committed to continue to stimulate innovation in sensor technologies." picture."

Samsung plans to put both sensors into mass production in the fourth quarter. In addition to Tetracell technology, the company states that, when four pixels are merged to increase light sensitivity, the GM1 and GD1 can offer a light sensitivity equivalent to that of an image sensor of 1 , 6 micrometer with respective resolutions of 12Mp and 8Mp. . The sensors also support electronic image stabilization and a real-time high dynamic range feature is part of the GD1 to provide a more balanced exposure, richer colors and details when making selfie videos or broadcasting live video, even in dimly lit environments.

Samsung announced for the first time its ISOCELL technology in 2013, which reduces the "crosstalk" of color between pixels by placing a physical barrier and allowing small pixels to achieve superior color fidelity.

Like people to SamMobile Note: In the meantime, cameras are a defining feature that distinguishes some smartphones from others. "The manufacturers have therefore integrated several cameras while maintaining the elegant design of their devices. Samsung's new solutions will meet this demand for ultra-small, high-resolution image sensors. "