Samsung presented its new 200 million pixel sensor, the Isocell HP2. It is this sensor that should equip the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the announcement of which is expected on February 1.
While the presentation of the new high-end smartphones from Samsung, the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra, we already know more about what promises to be one of the differentiating elements of the premium model. Several rumors already mentioned the presence of a new 200 million pixel sensor. Finally, Samsung delivered, Monday, January 16, more details on this photo sensor.
Last December, Samsung had already presented a new 200 megapixel sensor. If we thought at the time that it would be the Isocell HP2, which rumors predict will equip the Galaxy S23 Ultra, it was ultimately nothing. As reported this Tuesday the site SamMobilespecializing in news from the Korean manufacturer, the firm finally lifted the veil on the sensor that should embark the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Samsung Isocell HP2.
A sensor in 1/1.3 inch format
Like the Isocell HP1 sensor before it, the Isocell HP2 here promises a 200 million pixel sensor with photosites – the cells responsible for recording each pixel – 0.6 µm apart. This naturally allows you to record shots of 200 million pixels in good light conditions, but also to take advantage of pixel binning by grouping these photosites. Thus, by grouping them by four, the sensor will be able to record 50 megapixel shots (with groups of 1.2 µm photosites) when it can go to 12.5 megapixels by grouping them by sixteen (with groups of 2.4 µm for each pixel). For comparison, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, equipped with a one-inch sensor, embeds 3.2 µm side photosites. It must be said that the new sensor from Samsung retains a relatively limited format of 1/1.3 inch.
Concretely, pixel binning is a technique that is supposed to help capture better shots in low light conditions by reducing digital noise and increasing the dynamic range of the sensor. Moreover, such a definition is also of interest in video, since the sensor is capable of capturing sequences in 8K at 30 p. The sensor also allows you to enjoy recording in 4K at 60p.
Samsung has also integrated certain technologies to reduce the risk of overexposed images or improve color fidelity. According to the Korean firm, the Isocell HP2 would also be able to focus extremely quickly, including in low light conditions.
The Samsung Isocell HP2 sensor should be used as the main sensor on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, combined with a wide-angle lens. It could also be found on photo modules from other manufacturers, Samsung being one of the main suppliers of photo sensors for smartphones in the world.
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