Samsung announces 200MP ISOCELL HPX sensor w/ Tetra-Pixel technology

Samsung just announced the new 200MP ISOCELL HPX sensor. It also features new technologies included such as Tetra-Pixel technology.

Samsung unveils the 200MP ISOCELL HPX sensor

Samsung 200MP ISOCELL HPX with new tech now official

It features the Tetra-Pixel binning technology

The 0.56-micron pixel size of the ISOCELL HPX can lower the space of the camera module by 20 percent, resulting in a thinner and smaller smartphone chassis. Additionally, Samsung used Advanced Deep Trench Isolation technology, which boosts sensitivity and not only separates each pixel individually but also allows for the capturing of sharp, vibrant images. Ultra-quick and ultra-precise autofocus are made possible on the ISOCELL HPX by the Super QPD autofocus system.

Additionally, this new sensor has Tetra-Pixel technology that combines 16 pixels into 1 big pixel. This will improve low-light shooting. This technology allows the ISOCELL HPX to automatically switch between three different lighting modes based on the amount of light present. 

To break it down, in a well-lit environment, the pixel size is maintained at 0.56 μm, rendering 200 million pixels; in a low-light environment, the pixel is converted to 1.12 μm, rendering 50 million pixels; and in a low-light environment, 16 pixels are combined to create a 2.24 μm, 12.5 million pixel

The ISOCELL HPX can record 8K video at 30 FPS and enables seamless dual HDR shooting in 4K and FHD modes. Staggered HDR, according to Samsung, catches shadows and brilliant lights in a scene at three distinct exposures: low, mid, and high. This depends on the shooting situation. After that, it will merge all three exposure photos to create the best possible HDR pictures and movies.

Additionally, it enables the sensor to render the image at over 4 trillion colors at 14-bit color depth, which is 64 times more than Samsung’s previous 68 billion colors at 12-bit color depth.

When it will pop up in the market is yet to be revealed. We will update you as soon as we get more information.

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Source: Samsung