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Samsung Electronics Enables Dual Camera Functionality in Budget-Friendly Smartphones
Published2018.02.06 12:44Resolving Difficulties in Image Sensor Performance Optimization for Smartphone Manufacturers
Samsung Electronics has introduced a dual camera solution that integrates 'ISOCELL' image sensors with software algorithms. This development is expected to enable the adoption of dual cameras in budget-friendly smartphones.
Dual cameras feature the ability to combine light information received by two sensors embedded on the rear of a smartphone, thereby implementing out-of-focus effects and enabling bright photography even in low-light conditions.
Through this solution, Samsung Electronics has made it possible to adopt dual cameras even in budget-friendly smartphones equipped with mobile APs (Application Processors) that have lower ISP (Image Signal Process) performance.
Smartphone manufacturers can use the dual camera solution to overcome difficulties in optimizing image sensor performance stemming from different hardware and software vendors, and can reduce development time.
For ISOCELL Dual products combining 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel image sensors, Samsung Electronics provides software with enhanced out-of-focus functionality, and for products combining two 8-megapixel image sensors, software with enhanced low-light shooting capability is provided.
Samsung Electronics plans to expand its dual camera solution lineup by providing various combinations of 'ISOCELL Dual' image sensors and software.
Huh Kook, Executive Director of the Marketing Team at Samsung Electronics' System LSI Business Division, stated, "The ISOCELL Dual total solution will provide convenience to smart device manufacturers in product development," and added, "It is the optimal solution that enables users to enjoy dual camera performance even in budget-friendly smartphones."
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