Samsung has just introduced a new sensor to transform premium smartphone photography. The ISOCELL HP2 is a 200-megapixel sensor with a Type 1/1.3 sensor and a pixel pitch of 0.6 micrometers, making it significantly larger than the average smartphone sensor.
The new sensor captures more light than previous sensors and includes new HDR features that will most likely be employed in Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone. Read more for more information.
The ISOCELL HP2
The HP2 sensor utilizes Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) technology, which effectively doubles the number of electrons available from each photodiode and increases the pixel's full-well capacity by more than 33%. By binding four or 16 neighboring pixels, Samsung notes that this technology allows the HP2 to transform into a 1.2mm 50MP or 2.4mm 12.5MP sensor.
Furthermore, Engadget reports that the HP2 sensor can capture 8K 30 fps video in 50MP mode and 12.5MP HDR images, and 4K HDR at up to 60 fps using Smart-ISO Pro. This upgrade means the sensor can capture incredibly detailed photos and videos and minimize cropping while allowing for a sharp video.
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One of the most impressive aspects of the HP2 sensor is that each pixel functions as a focusing agent, allowing for quick autofocus even in low-light conditions. The HP2 sensor can capture sharp, clear images without additional light sources, even in low-light conditions.
The Super QPD technology recognizes horizontal and vertical patterns, providing quick and accurate AF even in low-light environments.
According to a Samsung insider, the HP2 achieves an unprecedented 15 frames per second at 200 MP pixels. Compared to other sensors, the HP1 and HP3 200MP at 7.5 frames per second and the HM3 100MP at ten frames per second. The HP2 is Samsung's most powerful sensor and the embodiment of cutting-edge technology.
The Galaxy S23 will be unveiled in just two weeks, and it is expected that the new ISOCELL HP2 sensor will be included in this new flagship handset. The ISOCELL HP2 sensor is a game changer in the smartphone photography industry, and many believe that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone will set a new standard.
The smartphone maker confirms that the ISOCELL HP2 center has already entered mass production.
In Other News
In other news, GSM Arena reports that Samsung will hold a large launch conference on February 1, where the Galaxy S23 series will be unveiled. A new line of Galaxy Book laptops will join the new phones.
With the Book3, Book3 360, Book3 Pro, Book3 Pro 360, and Book3 Ultra, Samsung will launch a five-model Galaxy Book3 lineup.
According to the same report, Galaxy Book3 and Book3 360 will have 15-inch screens, while Book3 Pro will have 14" and 16" screens. The high-end Book3 Pro 360 and Book3 Ultra will only have 16" screens. Meanwhile, the Book3 Pro 360 has Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with Core i5-1340P and Core i7-1360P processors.
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