Articles tagged "image-sensor"

Atomos CEO reveals more details about its full-frame 8K global shutter image sensor

The sensor, named the Sapphire F8, features global shutter, 12-bit capture and can record 8K up to 60fps. Atomos CEO Trevor Elbourne says the sensor was originally made to be used in an Atomos-branded cinema camera that ultimately never came to fruition.

Omnivision's new 200MP mobile sensor with 0.56μm pixels is nearly identical to Samsung's HP3 sensor

Across nearly every major specification, Omnivision's new 200MP OVB0A matches up with the 200MP HP3 sensor Samsung announced back in June, including pixel size, binning ratio and autofocus technology.

Sony’s flagship a1 camera appears to be using an exclusive IMX610 image sensor

Japanese photo site Digital Camera Life (DC Life) has discovered the sensor inside Sony's flagship a1 camera is the IMX610, a full-frame backside-illuminated sensor that appears to be exclusive to Sony.

Samsung shares new promotional video for its pixel-packed 200MP HP1 mobile image sensor

The three-minute video is an overview of the features Samsung's new HP1 mobile image sensor offers, including its various pixel-binning modes, Smart ISO and Double Super PD autofocus capabilities.

Samsung announces 50MP ISOCELL JN1 smartphone camera sensor with 0.64μm pixels

Aside from incredibly small pixels, the 50MP sensor features new 'Double Super PDAF' technology, as well as an 'enhanced' Smart-ISO feature for better low-light focusing performance.

OmniVision reveals new 32MP OV32B selfie image sensor with 0.7 micron pixels, 1080p180 video capture and more

The OV32B offers 32MP stills, 8MP pixel-binned stills in low-light, and 1080p video at up to 180 fps.

Samsung reported to be expanding its image sensor production line

Business Korea says Samsung is converting one of its DRAM production facilities into an image sensor production line, to the tune of roughly $815M.

Omnivision launches high-end 1/1.7" 64MP smartphone image sensor

The Omnivision OV64C is designed to compete with high-resolution Quad-Bayer image sensors from Sony and Samsung.

Correction: Sony is reorganizing and renaming its information services division

Tomorrow, Sony's is reorganizing and renaming its ‘Business Transformation/IS Department’ to ‘Corporate IS Department.’

Sony is hiring engineers to help strengthen its image sensor business

40 percent of Sony's new engineer hires in Japan will be allocated to the company's chip business.

Xiaomi details DeepExposure, an AI that automatically fixes image exposure and detail

Xiaomi has laid out the details for its new AI-powered image processing platform DeepExposure.

Canon is now selling CMOS image sensors, including a 120MP APS-H beast

It looks like Canon is getting into sensor sales. The three specialized CMOS sensors the company recently demoed—including a 120MP APS-H model and an ultra-low light sensor—have been listed for sale through a distributor in the US.

Phase One iXM 100MP aerial camera uses world's first BSI medium format sensor

Phase One Industrial has launched an aerial camera that uses what the company describes as the world’s first backlit medium format sensor. The iXM 100MP is part of a new iXM system of cameras and lenses designed to be used attached to drones or manned aircraft.

Video: Understanding the science of camera sensors

YouTube channel Filmmaker IQ has put together a very interesting, technically detailed, and scientifically accurate description of exactly how various image sensors (and photographic film) work. One of the best overview videos we've seen.

Samsung explains the sensor tech behind the Galaxy S9's super-slow-motion mode

In a couple of technical blog posts, Samsung has revealed some details about the stacked image sensor technology in the Galaxy S9, and how it allows the smartphone to shoot super slow motion.

Canon shows off full-frame sensor that shoots 100fps Full HD in 'exceptionally low-light'

The 2.2MP 35MMFHDXS full-frame CMOS sensor boasts huge 19μm pixels and special readout circuitry that allows it to capture 100fps slow motion in Full HD in "exceptionally low-light environments."

Samsung wants to dethrone Sony, reach #1 in the global image sensor market

According to a recent report out of South Korea, Samsung is increasing production of its ISOCELL image sensors in a bid towards market leadership for image sensors. To reach this goal, Samsung will have to dethrone current market leader Sony... no small task.

Panasonic unveils 'industry-first' 8K organic image sensor with global shutter

Panasonic has continued to develop its organic/CMOS image sensor tech, and the latest breakthrough is big: an image sensor that can shoot 8K at 60p, boasts incredible dynamic range, and has global shutter capability.

Samsung's new smartphone sensors can shoot 480fps in Full HD

Samsung's new ISOCELL Fast image sensors feature a 3-stack Fast Readout design, which enables 1080p video capture at a whopping 480fps.

New Samsung image sensors use dual pixel for fast AF and synthetic bokeh

Samsung Electronics has launched two new smartphone image sensors with some interesting features and a design that can fit into very thin devices without the need for a camera bump.