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Samsung begins mass production of mobile image sensor with 1.0μm pixels

By Cookie Monster - on 30 Jul 2015, 9:48am

Samsung begins mass production of mobile image sensor with 1.0μm pixels

 Image source: SamsungTomorrow

Mobile image sensor technology is emerging as the next big trend among phone makers as Samsung today announced a milestone.

According to Samsung, the new S5K3P3 is the industry's first 1.0μm-pixel-based 16 megapixel (Mp) CMOS image sensor. In addition, the overall height of the image sensor module is reduced by 20%. This allows the camera module to be used on mobile devices that are lesser than 5mm and with minimal camera protrusion. 

The S5K3P3 image sensor also make uses of Samsung's ISOCELL technology to reduce color crosstalk of neighboring pixels by adding physical barriers between each pixel. This results in higher light sensitivity and more effective controlling of the collection of photons.

Samsung Tomorrow - “As a trendsetter in the mobile image sensor business, we are pleased to be the first to deliver the most advanced 1.0μm-pixel imager, which meets both high-resolution and slim design requirements for smartphone cameras,” said Kyushik Hong, Vice President and Head of S.LSI Marketing at Samsung Electronics. “Starting with 16Mp sensor, Samsung plans to further expand 1.0μm-pixel product category and lead the image sensor market for high performing slim mobile devices.”

The Galaxy S6 models are criticized for their protruding camera modules and the new S5K3P3 image sensor effectively addresses the problem. While mass production of the image sensor has started, it is not known if Samsung will be using it on the upcoming Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+

Rival company LG announced a 16-megapixel f/1.8 camera in April which was developed in-house and currently deployed in the G4 flagship smartphone. The f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization allow the camera module to capture 80% more light than the G3.

We've done a detailed shootout between the rear cameras of the Galaxy S6 and G4. Take a read if you are interested to see which phone takes better photos in different lighting conditions.

Source: Samsung Tomorrow

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