Samsung details the ISOCELL HM3 - the 108 MP sensor used in the Galaxy S21 Ultra

15 January 2021
The sensor can output 12-bit HDR, has a low-noise mode, which boosts sensitivity in low light, and an improved autofocus system.

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i0S...Never...Again, 15 Jan 2021The iPhone 1/1.7" is garbage quality compared to S20 F... moreIphone max uses 1/1.8", while the other two 1/1.7".

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    i0S...Never...Again, 15 Jan 2021The iPhone 1/1.7" is garbage quality compared to S20 F... more5ii has 557, like 1ii.

    Info on wikipedia was wrong, already corrected.

      The HM2 on Mi 10i is a great sensor. It gave such sharp & detailed 108mp images.
      S21 Ultra with its successor HM3 will give even better 108mp images when used in accordance with the Flagship ISP.

        Nick Tagataka, 15 Jan 2021I perfectly get his point. Basically the OP likes Sony and ... moreIt's Shanti Dope. Sony will always be on his mind and he'll go to any extent to blame other companies in order to get Sony into the argument.

          IpsDisplay, 15 Jan 2021What works yesterday might not work today I honestly bel... moreIf Samsung do similar oversampling method like what Nokia did with the 808 PureView and the Lumia 1020, then it would be a real monster.

            Ad.it.yeah, 15 Jan 2021In 12mp mode they are 2.4um which is larger than the iPhone... moreThe iPhone 1/1.7" is garbage quality compared to S20 FE and Xperia 5 II with similar sensor size.
            S20 FE and Xperia 5 II use IMX 555 which is much superior to IMX 603 inside the iPhone 12 pro Max.

            IPhone doing Pixel type tricks with hdr on auto mode to give usable enough picture quality. In reality the sensor is weaker compared to other flagships.

            IPhone photo quality is only a minor improvement over the 12 & 12 pro or the 11 pro Max for that matter.

              AnonD-558092, 15 Jan 2021I hate Nonacell on my N20U. They really should have made it... moreThat's the trouble with Quad Bayer and Nona Bayer pixel binning. It sacrifices detail for larger effective pixel pitch size. Great for low light conditions, but don't expect crisp true-to-life natural detail.

                Anonymous, 15 Jan 2021A good sensor should have fewer large pixels. Many pixels m... moreYou have to remember that large pixel would end up with a large camera sensor and that would result in a really thick phone.

                  So basically, it just adds 12-bit colour depth and better laser autofocus system. I wonder if it would make a better photo quality than last year's S20 Ultra.

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                    Shanti Dope, 15 Jan 2021Xperia division is still separate from the whole Sony compa... moreSony Mobile no longer exists.

                    TVs, Camera, Videocameras, audio, mobile and other electronics (except PlayStation) have been one division since 2019. I think they call ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS ...

                    To increase integration between these products.
                    Creator Mode , Cinema Pro, Photo Pro and Audio 360 are the first steps.

                    *** if you have any older xperia or other brand but is just waiting for 1ii to be cheaper. Wait for 1iii.



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                      • 15 Jan 2021

                      A good sensor should have fewer large pixels. Many pixels mean many pixel gaps which means light loss and ultimately bad image quality. Some of the best current DSLR or mirrorless full-frame cameras have 20MP sensors. Samsung is just fooling its customers!

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                        Anonymous, 15 Jan 2021What we need is the ability to take fast shots as animals a... moreFirst, phone needs to have Burst mode with AF.
                        Second, sensor with fast readout.

                        Phone lacks both ..

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                          I hate Nonacell on my N20U. They really should have made it a giant 12MP sensor because the fusion of pixels causes a massive loss of image quality (details and colours).

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                            Anonymous, 15 Jan 2021What we need is the ability to take fast shots as animals a... moreLoool..is it possible that you never heard of burst shot? Or, even better, single take?

                              What works yesterday might not work today

                              I honestly believe large megapixel are here to stay and isn't as gimmicky as people might think

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                                What we need is the ability to take fast shots as animals and children don't stay still!

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                                  Nick Tagataka, 15 Jan 2021I perfectly get his point. Basically the OP likes Sony and ... moreImx689 is capable of 12bit.
                                  Oppo does not offer it.
                                  Nor OnePlus.

                                    Anonymous, 15 Jan 2021You said company, not division.Xperia division is still separate from the whole Sony company, so it is fine to say that it is still a separate branding from the main one. It's just that they are now working in collaboration together.

                                      Nick Tagataka, 15 Jan 2021I perfectly get his point. Basically the OP likes Sony and ... moreIs he really hating on Samsung in any way? The OP is merely just pointing out what is true. Samsung literally just made a similar thing that Sony has already created in the past.
                                      That's called "informing", or maybe a reminder to say in other language.
                                      For you, it really sounded like hating on Samsung, but objectively speaking, it is just the general fact that probably not everyone will know, and definitely not everyone will accept, just like you sounding like you don't believe it either.

                                        Anonymous, 15 Jan 2021Samsung Imaging does not make new things, just wait for Son... moreI still don't see your point as I don't regard copying as being reprehensible. Samsung has come up with their own idea in the past too, such as ISOCELL Plus, Smart ISO Pro (which this HM3 also has).

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