OmniVision announces 48MP sensor with 1.2um pixels, 2.4um with binning

07 January 2020
The design is similar to Quad Bayer sensors, but features hardware remosaicing for full 48MP output or 4K video with binning.

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GOOD NEWS! Finally, the OV48C gained some love from Xiaomi. The new Mi 10 Ultra's 48MP primary main camera utilize OmniVision OV48C sensor.

Source: https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-Mi-10-Ultra-ditched-the-Mi-10-Pro-s-108-MP-Samsung-sensor-in-favor-of-an-OmniVision-sensor-Why.487512.0.html

    B0B, 07 Jan 2020That 8K without binning will look horrible. Sensors should ... moreI don't think video with binning would work since pixel binning it is meant for photography in the first place.

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      • trivik12
      • rV6
      • 20 Feb 2020

      This is really good. Would iphone use this sensor. I hope Samsung creates GM3 with similar specs. We dont need 108mp and nonacell stuff. Even 48MP is too much(except for 8K recording and I dont think we need that for next couple of years). if they can create 16MP with 1/1.3" and put in a periscope lens and Xenon flash, we will have a perfect phone camera.

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        • B0B
        • ptP
        • 10 Jan 2020

        Anonymous, 07 Jan 2020No, the 1.2um is big enoughnot if we want real camera like performance

          Anonymous, 07 Jan 2020Oh so you already know that Samsung Nona Bayer sensor have ... moreCheck you tube a channel called Dison Tech

          Titled " Snapdragon 865 camera features"

          @ 10 30 mark you see that the isp has hardware acceleration for quad CFA not nona

            Oh yes, bring on more big sensors! :-)

            The binned 2.4 um pixels should do really well in low light, and the normal 1.2um should be sufficient for 8k video in daylight. Not really that far from the still very standard 1.4um in "all" 12MP sensors still being used.

            Looking forward to seeing this in action.

            What will Sony bring to this massive smartphone camera sensor table?

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              • Ashoaib
              • Hxc
              • 08 Jan 2020

              Omnivision has done a great job. This is more logical than running after ridiculous mega pixels race. There is no benefit for 108mp resolution. Omnivision is appeared as a more realistic company. Larger pixels are always better than more pixels. 48mp with 12mp pixels binning is a sweet spot. I will take this omnivision sensor phone over samsung's 108mp phone any day.

                Anonymous, 08 Jan 2020"OmniVision unveiled a large 1/1.3” sensor for flagship sma... moreOops, I completely skipped out on that part, my bad. There's very little chance that the likes of Apple, Samsung, Huawei and Google will use this sensor for their flagship devices though. Maybe some lower ranked brands like Xiaomi or Oppo might plan to get one.

                  Anonymous, 08 Jan 2020Samples are available.... Where are they then :(They meant sensor samples not picture samples

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                    • Anonymous
                    • I8m
                    • 08 Jan 2020

                    Samples are available.... Where are they then :(

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                      • Anonymous
                      • ajZ
                      • 08 Jan 2020

                      Nick Tagataka, 08 Jan 2020No, it's simply because this is a budget sensor for midrang... more"OmniVision unveiled a large 1/1.3” sensor for flagship smartphone cameras"

                      Learn to read.

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                        • vicken808
                        • gKm
                        • 08 Jan 2020

                        that looks like a very good sensor, this should compete with the s20 main 108 mp sensor which does combine to also 2,4 micro with the nonacell combining, I think this sensor is better than 108 birght HMX sensor

                          Anonymous, 07 Jan 2020Becouse for 99,999999...% this is enough.No, it's simply because this is a budget sensor for midrange smartphone. No DRAM, slower readout speed, limited slow mo capability.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • Dkv
                            • 08 Jan 2020

                            Chuck Norris, 07 Jan 2020Well, if you actually compare this to upgraded 108mp sensor... moreWell this sensor is more about producing a better high resolution picture that is 48mp picture rather than pixel binning and all that. Coz with that sensor size and that pixel size and night mode algorithm like google or apple or huawei we ll be able to get great low light 48mp shots from this sensor. Which none of the sony's or samsung's high resolution sensors such as 48,64,108mp could do.

                              next up, we want 48mp with 1.4um

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                                • Anonymous
                                • XRg
                                • 07 Jan 2020

                                Anonymous, 07 Jan 2020Becouse for 99,999999...% this is enough.Coz most phones with SD 855 did 960fps slow motion

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • XFV
                                  • 07 Jan 2020

                                  B0B, 07 Jan 2020That 8K without binning will look horrible. Sensors should ... moreNo, the 1.2um is big enough

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                                    • 07 Jan 2020

                                    That 8K without binning will look horrible. Sensors should have 196MP so they have 48MP binning for 8K and 12MP Binning for 4K ultra low light

                                      Anonymous, 07 Jan 2020Oh so you already know that Samsung Nona Bayer sensor have ... moreAt the 10:32 mark optimization is there for quad CFA not Nona

                                      https://youtu.be/1gl1B0phPuM

                                        Full res at only 15fps. The readout speed seems a little low. Atleast 30fps would have helped tremendously.

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