China-based SmartSens has announced a new smartphone camera sensor called the SCC62HS, signalling its ambitions in the high-resolution imaging segment. The new component is aimed at mobile devices and combines a 200-megapixel resolution with several imaging technologies designed to improve photo and video capture across different lighting conditions.
SmartSens enters the 200MP segment
The SCC62HS is the first 200-megapixel image sensor built on SmartSens’ domestic high-performance Stacked BSI platform. It uses a 55nm Stacked BSI manufacturing process and features 0.5μm pixels within a 1/1.55-inch optical format. According to the company, the sensor is designed to preserve fine details in scenes ranging from landscapes to group shots, while also keeping manufacturing costs under control for wider smartphone adoption.
The sensor incorporates technologies such as PixGain HDR, SFCPixel and AllPix ADAF. SmartSens says the combination enables higher dynamic range, reduced noise levels and faster focusing performance. The sensor supports image output at up to 200 megapixels and can capture ultra-high-resolution content while maintaining detailed image quality.
One of the headline features is PixGain HDR technology, which can deliver a dynamic range of up to 86.3dB while reducing motion-related artefacts. The sensor also supports on-chip dual-frame fusion, which helps lower processing demands on the smartphone chipset during HDR video recording and can contribute to lower power consumption. Compatibility with Staggered HDR and NDOL HDR modes adds further flexibility for different shooting scenarios.
For low-light photography, SmartSens claims a sensitivity rating of 3574mV/lux*s and a read noise level as low as 0.92e-. The company says this helps preserve image clarity and detail in darker environments. The SCC62HS also supports both AllPix ADAF and Sparse PDAF autofocus systems. The former uses full-pixel focusing for challenging lighting conditions, while the latter relies on partial phase-detection pixels to reduce power consumption during everyday use.
SmartSens has already started sampling the SCC62HS to partners, and mass production is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026.
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