Samsung ISOCELL HM3: new 108-megapixel sensor with improved focus and dynamic range

Samsung yesterday presented not only the Galaxy S21 smartphones and Galaxy Buds Pro TWS headphones, but also its new sensor

cameras.

What is known

We are talking about 108-megapixel 1/1.33" ISOCELL HM3 module. This is already its third generation. The sensor has a pixel size of 0.8 microns. They got the Nonacell 9-in-1 structure. Thanks to this, the output is a picture with a resolution of 12 megapixels.


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Also, Samsung ISOCELL HM3 boastsimproved PDAF autofocus and support for the Smart ISO Pro high dynamic range image processing system. It captures a high and low ISO frame and then combines them into a single image with 12-bit color depth and reduced noise. Smart ISO Pro doesn't require you to take multiple shots at different exposures to achieve a standard HDR image. In theory, this should significantly reduce artifacts when shooting moving subjects.

When to expect

Samsung has already started mass production of ISOCELL HM3. The sensor should appear in smartphones soon.

Source: Samsung Newsroom

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