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Samsung Announces New 200 Megapixel Image Sensor

Sensors will be included in future mobile devices

By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 2, 2021 01:33PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Samsung is introducing the ISOCELL HP1, which the company claims is the first 200 megapixel (MP) image sensor for smartphones and the ISOCELL GN5. The announcement was made on Samsung’s Newsroom blog where it states photographs will maintain an "ultrahigh resolution" even when cropped or resized thanks to these sensors. Alexander Spatari/Getty Images The ISOCELL HP1 features new ChameleonCell technology, changing the sensor’s pixel layout depending on the environment. The HP1 goes from 200 MP to a 12.5 MP image sensor in a low-light environment by merging the nearby pixels. This new formation makes the sensor more sensitive to light, producing clear pictures even in a low light environment. The HP1 can take 8K videos at 30 frames per second without sacrificing much in the field of view. Similar to the HP1, Samsung claims that the ISOCELL GN5 is the industry’s first image sensor to have Dual Pixel Pro, an all-directional autofocusing technology that can boost a device’s focusing capabilities. It can do this by placing two photodiodes within each pixel of the sensor to recognize changes better. Carina Konig/EyeEm/Getty Images This enables the GN5 to have instantaneous autofocusing for sharper images in either bright or low light environments. Samsung states samples of the HP1 and GN5 are available, but doesn’t say where. The post also doesn't state which future smartphone will have these sensors, but it’s worth noting that the Exynos 2100 processor can support 200 MP resolutions. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Why Pro Photographers Say You Should Be Excited About the New Pixel 7 Pro Pixel 6 & 6a: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs What Is a CMOS Image Sensor? The Difference Between Actual and Effective Pixels New MacBook Air: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs Canon PowerShot SX420 Review: 42x Optical Zoom in a Compact Camera How to Use Google Pixel Night Sight How to Install a Tire Pressure Monitoring System Mirrorless Cameras vs. DSLR Cameras What Is the Image Buffer on a DSLR Camera? What Is an 8K Camera? The 7 Best Low-Light Video Cameras of 2022 How to Take High-Resolution Photos The 7 Best Dash Cams of 2022 Dynamic Range and Tonal Range in Digital Photography Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra Hands-On Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies