Samsung today announced to have achieved a breakthrough that will pave for slimmer devices without compromising on the camera quality. They have managed an industry’s first 1.0μm-pixel-based 16 megapixel CMOS image sensor for use in advanced mobile devices.
The S5K3P3 uses ISOCELL technology and minimizes the overall size and height of the image sensor module. Samsung says the height has been reduced by 20 percent compared to current 1.12μm-pixel based 16MP camera modules. A smaller sensor results in reduction of camera protrusion at the back and even enable device manufacturers to produce slim devices.
The ISOCELL also ensures reduction of colour crosstalk and increase light sensitivity.
The sensor is available for smartphone manufacturers to integrate it in their future products but given the timing of the announcement, we won’t be surprised if the sensor is used on the upcoming Galaxy Note 5, which is scheduled to be announced on August 13 at a big event in New York, US.
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