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Yahoo
14-04-2025
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This image sensor boasts the highest dynamic range EVER for a smartphone
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. OmniVision has launched its new OV50X image sensor, which takes smartphone photography to a whole new level with an extraordinarily high dynamic range – almost 110dB. That's the highest ever seen in the smartphone world. The manufacturer is known for its technical breakthroughs in the camera market. You might remember its specialist medical camera the size of a grain of sand, designed to save lives in the hands of surgeons. That tiny camera even entered the Guinness Book of Records. Getting the industry's highest dynamic range sensor on the market is Omnivision's next move. The OV50X image sensor features a resolution of 50MP, each pixel measuring 1.6-micron (µm) within a 1-inch optical format. It was designed to enhance flagship smartphones, making it possible to fit high-end technology in your pocket. OmniVision developed the OV50X with professional videographers and photographers in mind to meet the growing demand for high-quality filming on the smartphone market. Here are some quick tech specs: - Supports 4-cell binning for 12.5 MP at a speedy 180 frames per second (fps) and 60 fps with three-channel HDR- Premium-quality 8K video thanks to Dual Analog Gain (DAG) HDR, and on-sensor crop zoom- Features OmniVision's TheiaCel™ technology, extending single-exposure HDR to close to 110 dB—the highest range possible for smartphones- Top-notch autofocus performance with 100% coverage from Quad Phase Detection (QPD)- Built on PureCel®Plus-S stacked-die technology, it excels in low-light conditions Takuritsu Li, marketing manager, OmniVision, said: "Consumers can now own a smartphone capable of superior video and photo capture around the clock, even in challenging capture conditions such as sunrise, sunset, nighttime with bright lights, or overcast days." The OV50X is sampling now and will be in mass production in Q3 2025. If you are into smart photography, check our guide to the best phone for photography.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
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OMNIVISION Launches Ultra High Dynamic Range 1-inch Image Sensor for Movie-Grade Video Capture in Flagship Smartphones
OV50X image sensor features TheiaCel™ technology for best-in-class photos and videos in all lighting conditions, day and night SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor technology, including advanced digital imaging, analog and display solutions, today launched its new OV50X CMOS image sensor with the mobile phone industry's highest dynamic range, for movie-grade video capture. The OV50X is a 50-megapixel (MP) sensor with a 1.6-micron (µm) pixel in a 1-inch optical format designed for flagship smartphones that require high dynamic range (HDR) video and preview with single exposure, excellent low-light performance, fast autofocus and high frame rates. "Smartphones are used in the majority of video and photo capture today, and cinematic-quality video recording has become a highly demanded feature among consumers for flagship mobile phones," said Takuritsu Li, marketing manager, OMNIVISION. "Our OV50X image sensor was designed with the professional videographer and photographer in mind, featuring a large 1-inch optical format image sensor that provides close to 110 decibel (dB) single-exposure HDR; consumers can now own a smartphone capable of superior video and photo capture around the clock, even in challenging capture conditions such as sunrise, sunset, nighttime with bright lights, or overcast days." The OV50X supports 4-cell binning for 12.5MP at 180 frames per second (fps) and 60 fps with three-channel HDR. It offers premium-quality 8K video with dual analog gain (DAG) HDR and on-sensor crop zoom. OMNIVISION's TheiaCel™ technology further expands single exposure HDR close to 110 dB—the highest range possible in smartphones. The sensor also supports 100% coverage quad phase detection (QPD) for best-in-class autofocus performance. The OV50X is built on OMNIVISION's PureCel®Plus-S stacked-die technology, enabling excellent low light performance. The OV50X is sampling now and will be in mass production in Q3 2025. For more information, contact your OMNIVISION sales representative: About OMNIVISION OMNIVISION is a global, fabless semiconductor organization that develops advanced digital imaging, analog and display solutions for multiple applications and industries, including: mobile phones, security and surveillance, automotive, computing, medical, machine vision and emerging applications. Its award-winning, innovative technologies enable a smoother human/machine interface in many of today's commercial devices. Find out more at OMNIVISION®, TheiaCel™, PureCel®Plus-S and the OMNIVISION logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of OMNIVISION. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. View source version on Contacts OMNIVISION Media Contact:Sandy FewkesKiterocket+1 408.529.9685sfewkes@ OMNIVISION Company Contact: DeAnn LiuOMNIVISION+1 408.916.2536PR@
