Samsung Electronics has taken a full-scale step toward leading the smartphone camera market by launching the industry's first 200 million pixel telephoto mobile image sensor.

Samsung Electronics announced on the 27th that it recently released three flagship image sensors.

The recently released ISOCELL HP9 is a telephoto image sensor product that implements 200 million 0.56㎛ (micrometer) sized pixels in a 1/1.4" (1.4th of an inch) optical format.

Compared to the previous model, the light sensitivity (SNR 10) has been improved by approximately 12%, and the auto focus separation ratio (AF Contrast) performance has been improved by approximately 10%, enabling more vivid color expression.

In particular, the ISOCELL HP9 has improved the sensitivity of the telephoto camera, which is relatively vulnerable in low-light environments, and by applying Tetra2pixel technology that groups 16 adjacent pixels (4x4), you can experience not only improved low-light sensitivity but also a dramatic out-focusing effect called Bokeh in the 12Mp (Megapixel) big pixel (2.24㎛) portrait mode.

The ISOCELL GNJ is a dual-pixel product that implements 50 million 1.0㎛ pixels in an optical format measuring 1/1.57" (1.57th of an inch).

Dual Pixel means that each pixel has two photodiodes, allowing it to focus and receive color information at the same time. It has the advantage of being able to implement fast and accurate auto focus function without compromising image quality.

Additionally, power consumption has been improved by approximately 29% compared to its predecessor in preview mode, and approximately 34% in video mode at 4K 60fps.

The ISOCELL GNJ has been improved to provide clear image quality even in dark areas by applying Samsung Electronics' newly developed high-transmittance ARL material along with high-refractive micro lenses.

Additionally, the ISOCELL GNJ changes the DTI material between pixels from polysilicon to oxide, reducing the loss of transmitted light and inter-pixel interference, resulting in clearer images.

The ISOCELL JN5 is a product that implements 50 million 0.64㎛ pixels in an optical format measuring 1/2.76" (1/2.76 of an inch).

The ISOCELL JN5 introduces Dual VTG (Dual Vertical Transfer Gate) technology to enhance the transfer capability of the converted charge of light entering the pixel and significantly improve noise characteristics in extremely low light, providing clearer picture quality even in dark places.

It also applies Super QPD (Quad Phase Detection) technology, a phase difference autofocus technology that utilizes both left/right and up/down phase differences, to capture even the smallest details of fast-moving subjects without shaking.

The ISOCELL JN5 also features Dual Slope Gain technology that enhances HDR capabilities.

Dual slope gain technology amplifies the analog information of light entering the pixel into two different signals, converts them into digital signals, and synthesizes them into one data, expanding the range of colors that the sensor can express.

In addition, the camera shooting speed has been improved by applying a hardware remosaic algorithm, and preview and capture Real-time zooming is possible in this mode.

The ISOCELL JN5 has a thin optical format of 1/2.76" and is highly versatile. It can be used in wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle cameras as well as front and telephoto cameras, providing a consistent camera experience at all angles.

“The new direction for the industry is to not only enhance the performance of traditional image sensors, but also reduce the gap between the main and sub-cameras to provide consistent shooting experiences at all angles,” said Je-seok Lee, Executive Vice President of the Sensor Business Team at Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Business. “Samsung Electronics will lead the industry standards with a new lineup of mobile image sensors that incorporate the latest technology, and will continue to develop innovative sensor technologies to overcome limitations.”