OmniVision unveils new 12.6MP sensor for cameraphones

14 April, 2011
OmniVision unveiled today a 12.6MP camera sensor, capable of shooting full HD 1080p video at 60 frames per second. Naturally, the sensor is destined to find place in future smartphones. The new OV12825...

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  • amitkumar
  • vby
  • 24 Apr 2011

develop high quality camera in sony phone 12mp camera, 1080pvideo with 120fps.image stabilier,face detection,autofocus,large exmore r sensor,sweep panorama etc.

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    • 6D1
    • 20 Apr 2011

    Laurynas, 15 Apr 2011I still can't get why everyone is comparing it with NOKIA N... moreUnless this sensor is as big as the one found in the N8, then it will still suck at photo's, with all its 12.6 MP and 60fps.

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      • I hate Abinovator
      • 3Ax
      • 18 Apr 2011

      AnonD-1120, 17 Apr 2011Evry where pplz r tkng abt Nokia N8 & cmparin it With a... moreIs your keyboard broken?

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        • Shaggy
        • TXU
        • 17 Apr 2011

        This Omnivision image sensor is going to be great and the 1/2.5" size is definately an improvement. Most of todays mobilephones image sensor is a TINY 1/6" size. More pixels doesn't mean more quality. Larger image sensor and less pixels means more quality(of course there are many other factors playing in also). Most regular compact digicams have a sensor size of 1/2.33" or 1/2.5", so this OV12825 image sensor is hopefully going to give better images.
        Many here says the Nokia N8 is takes better images than Omnivision's image sensor, iFone and Android smartphones. Well compared to the OV12825 still remains to be seen but beats the iFone and Android Smartphone's image quality hands down. There are several reasons for this but main thing is it's incredible large image sensor of 1/1.83", which is larger than what most compact digicams contains. The sensor size is "almost" double the size of a regular compact digital camera. There are of course other parameters such as lens quality, image firmware factory settings etc.

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          • AnonD-1120
          • fCQ
          • 17 Apr 2011

          Evry where pplz r tkng abt Nokia N8 & cmparin it With android..
          I dnt know why they dont understand tht android is just a OS which is faster 2 run & N8 is a specific phone model which has unbeatable specifications lyk its 12 Mp camera n its sensor, FM Transmitter, USB on d go support,DAB Radio, v3.0 Bluetooth with A2DP n so on.. & even Symbian is quite smoother to run..

          Ive seen so many illitrates pplz sply in India,even my frndz r few of them. They talk abt Android, its owesam man u shud buy 1, & wht they do with it is Calling,msnging,themes,music,face book youtube thts it.. For this micromax is much better for them. Loolzz...

          Some ppl say touch is vry mch smoother android, Some r lyk Android's camera is much better than ny other model of nokia xcept N8. Android is in these days. Even if we dont know much abt it, We shud change according to d time, Evryone is buying Android n blah blah..
          You fucking insane pplz jst shut ur android crab n enter into d real world of technology..
          Time k sath change hona h to switch to Nokia N8..
          D only diffrence in android & Symbian is that it faster thn symbian.. N it is jst 1sec or half a sec faster thn symbian, Does it really makes tht much diffrence ?
          How come nokia is comming in b/w comparison of oprating systems ? The other features r firms own hardware specifications. Its nt Android who do evrything its just an OS..
          Nokia is much smarter than ny other brand availlable..
          Thr's no point in buying n android phone, When it dos'nt have gud camera lense n camera sensor even no hardware specification which i've listed above..

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            • Muhammad khan X
            • ITW
            • 17 Apr 2011

            Schneider-Kreuznach lenses is good for apple iphone because this lenses
            much better than Carl-Zeiss or sony lens i using iphone 4 and lg viewty ku990 and win was LG VIEWTY because result was Marvelous

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              • m5N
              • 16 Apr 2011

              Laurynas, 16 Apr 2011And what your love for NOKIA N8 has to do with OmniVision O... moreNo, I am NOT!
              Bro, I just feel tired after long, long day :)

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                • Laurynas
                • 0xM
                • 16 Apr 2011

                Humor, 16 Apr 2011Nokia it's mean long life, all features and specifications ... moreAnd what your love for NOKIA N8 has to do with OmniVision OV12825 sensor?
                You are away from topic.

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                  • Laurynas
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                  • 16 Apr 2011

                  Humor, 16 Apr 2011Funny comment! ;)And what's so funny?

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                    • m5N
                    • 16 Apr 2011

                    Laurynas, 16 Apr 2011You didn't said anything wich would make some sense accordi... moreNokia it's mean long life, all features and specifications and Nokia N8 - best camera phone ever build!
                    So this is reason why i prefer Nokia, over with many restrictions iPhone.
                    Yes, Android phones good and i love them, but no one doesn't have same quality camera lens.
                    So, in Nokia N8 i got all and plus i got fun to take good quality pics.
                    EVERYBODY LOVE TO TAKE A PHOTOS. SO IT'S IMPORTANT THAT YOU GOT BEST CAMERA PHONE.

                    P.S.
                    Don't advice me again to buy Canon or Nikon camera.
                    All reasons why i love Nokia N8 i quoth you.

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                      • m5N
                      • 16 Apr 2011

                      Laurynas, 16 Apr 2011 It is new camera sensor, not the same which was installed... moreFunny comment! ;)

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                        • m5N
                        • 16 Apr 2011

                        Laurynas, 16 Apr 2011Fist of all, this news are about OmniVision camera sensor, ... moreIf you not 6 yo child, then must understand and don't giv this silly comments.
                        Everybody knows that Nokia N8 use a Symbian 3.
                        So what's the point to write me long comment?

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                          • Laurynas
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                          • 16 Apr 2011

                          Humor, 16 Apr 2011So read this!: OmniVision has made the camera sensor of ... moreYou didn't said anything wich would make some sense according to current topic (camera sensors). I just have heard some NOKIA N8 fan talks from you and nothing more else. And I even didn't have said anything against NOKIA which would provokate you.

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                            • Laurynas
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                            • 16 Apr 2011

                            Humor, 16 Apr 2011So read this!: OmniVision has made the camera sensor of ... more
                            It is new camera sensor, not the same which was installed on iPhone 4. And in case that it is only camera sensor (not full device), it can't be compared with fully compleate device like a NOKIA N8 or any other model. So stop talking about how great is NOKIA N8 photo quality. The only things which can be compared is thise technical specifications.


                            "Now just answer me why iPhone 5 wanna to get Sony Ericsson camera lens?"

                            There may be a lot of reasons, for example money talks.

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                              • Laurynas
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                              • 16 Apr 2011

                              Humor, 16 Apr 2011Yes, I got Nokia N8 coz BEST CAMERA PHONE! Also i got Noki... moreFist of all, this news are about OmniVision camera sensor, not about an Operating System or an mobile phone model! Then why are you talking about something else instead of camera sensors?
                              Camera sensor is only part of full device, then why are you comparing it with complete device (NOKIA N8) ? And that's mean, the only one thing which at the moment can be compared is specifications of OmniVision camera sensor and sensor which is inside a NOKIA N8!
                              So please stop talking about a photos quality, because in this case you can't compare them.

                              P.S.

                              "This is reason why i purchase not Android, but Nokia N8 phone."

                              I want to remind you that Android is an Operating System and NOKIA N8 is model of mobile phone, do you feel any difference between?


                              "Processor speed just different in 1 sec..."

                              1 sec. different between what?

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                                • m5N
                                • 16 Apr 2011

                                Laurynas, 16 Apr 2011Why do you comparing it with NOKIA N8, this camera sensor i... moreSo read this!:

                                OmniVision has made the camera sensor of the iPhone 4 but now there are some rumors suggesting that Apple might be switching to Sony's 8 megapixel back-lit sensor for the iPhone 5 (like the one on the XPERIA Arc).

                                Now just answer me why iPhone 5 wanna to get Sony Ericsson camera lens? Even Sony Ericsson camera lens sensor not better that Nokia N8 camera lens sensor!

                                AGAIN! - NEED NOT BIG NUMBERS, BUT NEED GOOD QUALITY WITH SHARP PICS CAMERA LENS!
                                So, go and learn it from Nokia.

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                                  • m5N
                                  • 16 Apr 2011

                                  Laurynas, 16 Apr 2011If it is the only one reason why people love NOKIA N8, then... moreSo yes, definitely i'll will buy photo camera if you into Canon will add all Nokia N8 specifications and features.

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                                    • m5N
                                    • 16 Apr 2011

                                    Laurynas, 16 Apr 2011If it is the only one reason why people love NOKIA N8, then... moreYes, I got Nokia N8 coz BEST CAMERA PHONE!
                                    Also i got Nokia N8 coz got all or same features compare with other phones, i mean high end Android OS phones even DAB RADIO!
                                    This is reason why i purchase not Android, but Nokia N8 phone.
                                    Processor speed just different in 1 sec so what the reason to buy Android OS or iPhone, if they got crappy camera lens?

                                    COMPARE IF YOU STILL DOUBT! I talking about photos quality! Even for taking video Nokia N8 one of the best and definitely in first TOP 5!

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                                      • Laurynas
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                                      • 16 Apr 2011

                                      Humor, 16 Apr 2011Why OmniVision unveils new 12.6MP sensor if Nokia N8 alread... moreWhy do you comparing it with NOKIA N8, this camera sensor is capable of shooting 1080p video at 60 frames per second while NOKIA N8 only 720p video at 25 frames per second. OmniVision camera sensor is 12.6MP while NOKIA N8 camera is 12MP.
                                      So, do you feel any difference between these specifications? Seem that no...

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                                        • Laurynas
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                                        • 16 Apr 2011

                                        Humor, 16 Apr 2011Why people love Nokia N8. Not for Symbian OS, but for exce... moreIf it is the only one reason why people love NOKIA N8, then maybe they should buy a photo camera instead of NOKIA N8 ?