Samsung has announced the ISOCELL HP5, a new 200MP (16,384 x 12,288) image sensor featuring the world’s smallest pixel size at just 0.5µm. The sensor is now in mass production and is expected to appear in upcoming flagship smartphones, including the Oppo Find X9 Pro.

Samsung ISOCELL HP5 Specifications

The ISOCELL HP5 is designed to improve image quality despite the reduced pixel size. Samsung uses Front Deep Trench Isolation (FDTI) and Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) to increase Full Well Capacity, which helps the sensor capture more light and reduce image noise. The company also applies DTI Center Cut (DCC) technology to improve conversion gain by 150% and reduce random noise by up to 40%.

Samsung has added High Precision Microlenses and High Transmittance anti-reflective coatings to the HP5 to increase light absorption and minimize reflection. The sensor also uses High Sensitivity DTI, which features oxide-based insulation to reduce signal interference and improve color accuracy in low light.

The ISOCELL HP5 supports Samsung’s Tetra²pixel technology, which merges or unmerges pixels based on ambient lighting. It can operate as a 12.5MP sensor at 2.0μm, a 50MP sensor at 1.0μm, or at full 200MP resolution with 0.5μm pixels. This allows better adaptability to different lighting conditions.

The sensor supports 2x in-sensor zoom on wide-angle cameras. When paired with a 3x telephoto module, it enables up to 6x zoom without relying heavily on digital cropping. Samsung says this allows more flexibility in camera design.

Samsung also includes Smart ISO Pro and staggered HDR features for improved dynamic range. The HP5 supports 13-bit color depth and can express over 550 billion color combinations. Its AI-based remosaic engine can process full 200MP images in under two seconds.

The ISOCELL HP5 outputs in RAW formats up to 14-bit and supports video capture at up to 8K 30fps and 4K 120fps. It uses an electronic rolling shutter and Super QPD autofocus. The sensor is built on a 1/1.56-inch optical format and supports both D-PHY and C-PHY interfaces.

Samsung expects the ISOCELL HP5 to appear in multiple high-end smartphones launching later this year.

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