OmniVision's new 1.55-micron sensor supports 4K video recording at 60fps
Flagship smartphones coming in the last quarter of 2016 could support 4K video recording at 60fps thanks to OmniVision's latest 1.55-micron image sensor. Read on to find out more!
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4K video recording on smartphones are currently limited to 30fps, but that is set to change later this year.
OmniVision yesterday unveiled the OV12890, a 1/2.3-inch 12MP sensor with a 1.55-micron pixel size. Using its PureCel®Plus-S stacked die technology, the OV12890 boasts better sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio when compared to previous generation of big-pixel sensors.
"As cameras for premium smartphones continue to improve, we see the resolution race slowing down and increasing emphasis placed on pixel performance and image sensor size as key to ever-higher quality mobile images and video," said James Liu, senior technical marketing manager at OmniVision. "The OV12890 is our newest big-pixel stacked die image sensor for the mobile market, and represents one of our strongest offerings for premium smartphones. The feature-rich OV12890 captures exceptional images and video in a compact package, making it a top-flightimaging solution for flagship mobile devices."
Other specs of the OV12890 include on-sensor phase detection, built-in HDR and Full-HD video at 240fps. OmniVision states that the OV12890 sensor is currently available for sampling and is expected to enter volume production in Q4 2016.
Source: PRNewswire via DPreview
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