Samsung introduces 200-megapixel image sensor ahead of Galaxy S23 Ultra launch

Samsung on Tuesday introduced the new ISOCELL HP2 200-megapixel image sensor for smartphones. This image sensor comes with Tetra Pixel Binning technology which is said to simulate “different pixel sizes to accommodate different light levels”. It uses the same 1/1.3-inch optical format that has typically been used on 108-megapixel cameras on previous flagship smartphones. Most likely, the new ISOCELL HP2 sensor may debut with the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra. The South Korean tech giant is set to host the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event on February 1, where the Galaxy S23 series is expected to be unveiled.

Samsung announced That the new ISOCELL HP2 image sensor comes with improved pixel technology. it uses Samsung’s Advanced Tetra Pixel Binning technology to simulate different pixel sizes according to different lighting levels. Samsung claims that its 1/1.3-inch optical format will allow the latest high-end smartphones to feature higher-resolution cameras without increasing the camera bump size.

The company says that the sensor can switch to a 50-megapixel or 12.5-megapixel image sensor in low-light conditions for better quality images. Apart from this, it is also capable of recording 8K videos at 33MP. The new 200-megapixel image sensor also features a Super QPD technology for faster auto-focusing capabilities in low-light settings.

It also comes with Samsung’s new Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) technology, which is designed to significantly reduce washed out colors in images captured in brightly lit environments. The ISOCELL HP2 sensor also includes a Smart-ISO Pro feature. This allows the camera to take 12.5-megapixel pictures and 4K videos at 60fps in HDR, Samsung claims.

The South Korean company has revealed that the ISOCELL HP2 sensor has entered mass production. This announcement comes just a few weeks before the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event. Tech Giants expected To unveil the Galaxy S23 series during this event on 1 February. It is believed that the top-of-the-line Galaxy S23 Ultra may debut with this new 200-megapixel image sensor.