Announcement of OmniVision OV50H: flagship 1/1.3″ sensor for video 4K@120fps

OmniVision has introduced a new flagship 1/1.3″ format sensor. - that is, similar in size

the legendary Samsung GN1, as well as the sensormain camera of iPhone 14 Pro Max. The new product is called OV50H, which reflects its resolution – 50 megapixels. The pixel size was 1.2 µm. One of the main features of the sensor is DCG (Dual Conversion Gain) technology, which allows you to measure the electrical charge caused by the light stream twice with different conversion rates on the same pixel. This allows you to more accurately measure the amount of incoming light, expanding the dynamic range to 140 dB.

OmniVision also pays special attention toOV50H video capability: The camera supports 4K@120fps as well as 4K@60fps with HDR. It also supports 8K video recording with image rebuilding right on the sensor. The OV50H also received an advanced QPD autofocus system: phase detection autofocus on a 2x2 pixel array, working at 100% of the sensor area. Compared to the Dual Pixel, this system delivers faster, more accurate focusing, as well as faster focusing in low light, according to OmniVision.

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Shipments of the OV50H to manufacturers will begin in April;most likely, the first smartphones based on it will appear no earlier than summer. Which smartphones will receive this sensor is still unknown; Previously, top-end OmniVision sensors were used in Lenovo Legion gaming smartphones, Motorola flagships (X30, S30 Pro), Huawei P50 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra.

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