- Samsung ISOCELL JN5: A 50MP sensor with advanced autofocus and noise reduction for versatile camera applications.
- Samsung ISOCELL GNJ: A 50MP dual-pixel sensor offering significant reductions in power consumption.
- Samsung ISOCELL HP9: A 200MP telephoto image sensor with improved light sensitivity and autofocus.
Samsung Electronics has introduced three new image sensors in its ISOCELL series, designed to enhance the capabilities of both main and sub cameras.
Samsung Launches ISOCELL HP9, GNJ, and JN5 Sensors
ISOCELL HP9: 200MP Telephoto Sensor
The standout among the new sensors is the ISOCELL HP9, which boasts a 200MP resolution with 0.56 μm pixels and measures 1/1.4″ in size. This sensor is dedicated to telephoto images and features Samsung’s proprietary high-refractive microlens to enhance light-gathering capabilities. The HP9 sensor offers 12% better light sensitivity and 10% improved autofocus compared to its predecessor. It uses Tetra-pixel technology, combining 16 pixels to act as a large 12 MP 2.24 μm sensor. Additionally, it supports 2x or 4x in-sensor zoom modes, achieving up to 12x zoom when paired with a 3x telephoto lens.
ISOCELL GNJ: 50MP Dual-Pixel Sensor
The ISOCELL GNJ is a 50MP dual-pixel sensor with 1.0 μm pixels and a 1/1.57″ size. This sensor features upgraded deep trench isolation (DTI) materials, shifting from polysilicon to silicon oxide to minimize crosstalk between adjacent pixels. It also offers improved power consumption, with a 29% reduction in preview mode and a 34% reduction in video mode at 4K 60 fps.
ISOCELL JN5: Versatile 50MP Sensor
The ISOCELL JN5 is another 50MP sensor featuring 0.64 μm pixels and a 1/2.76″ optical format. It includes Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (VTG) technology to enhance charge transfer within pixels, reducing noise in extremely low light conditions. The JN5 also comes with Super QPD (Quad-Phase Detection), allowing it to compare phase differences both vertically and horizontally, thereby improving autofocus. Samsung describes the JN5 as a versatile and slim solution suitable for use across main and sub-cameras, including wide-angle, ultrawide-angle, front, and telephoto.
No Timeline for Availability
Samsung has not yet provided a timeline for when these new sensors will be integrated into smartphones.
These new sensors are poised to enhance the camera capabilities of future smartphones significantly, offering improved light sensitivity, reduced power consumption, and advanced autofocus technologies.
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