Samsung Electronics has announced three new mobile image sensors for smartphones: the ISOCELL HP9, ISOCELL GNJ, and ISOCELL JN5.
ISOCELL HP9: 200MP Telephoto Sensor for Smartphones
Samsung’s ISOCELL HP9 boasts 200 million 0.56μm pixels in a 1/1.4-inch format.
It features a high-refractive microlens with a new material that enhances light capture, improving color accuracy and focus. The sensor offers 12% better light sensitivity and 10% improved autofocus contrast over previous models.
In low-light conditions, its Tetra²pixel technology merges 16 pixels into a large 12MP sensor, ensuring sharper portraits and bokeh effects. The HP9 supports up to 12x zoom with crisp image quality through a remosaic algorithm.
ISOCELL GNJ: Dual Pixel Sensor with Advanced Pixel Technology
The ISOCELL GNJ features 50 million 1.0μm pixels in a 1/1.57-inch format. It utilizes dual pixel technology for fast and precise autofocus, mimicking human eye focusing.
Improved pixel isolation and high-transmittance anti-refractive layers enhance light sensitivity and reduce reflections, preserving image details.
The sensor’s power-efficient design offers a 29% improvement in preview mode and 34% in 4K 60fps video mode. It includes in-sensor zoom for clearer video and artifact-free photos.
ISOCELL JN5: Consistent Camera Performance
With 50 million 0.64μm pixels in a 1/2.76-inch format, the ISOCELL JN5 incorporates Dual VTG technology for reduced noise in low light. Super Quad Phase Detection ensures precise autofocus, even for fast-moving subjects.
Dual slope gain technology enhances HDR capabilities, expanding color range. The JN5 supports real-time zoom and is versatile for main and sub cameras, promising consistent image quality across different angles.
Commenting on the launch, Jesuk Lee, Executive Vice President and CTO of the System LSI Sensor Business Team at Samsung Electronics, said:
Enhancing image sensor performance and narrowing the gap between main and sub cameras to ensure a seamless photography experience from every perspective represents the new frontier of the industry. We are committed to setting benchmarks and advancing technology with our latest range of mobile sensors.