Samsung Delivers First 0.7μm-Pixel Mobile Image Sensor

Samsung is well-known for being one of the biggest innovators when it comes to smartphones, advanced semiconductor technology, and consumer electronics. According to the new information, Samsung is to release its 43.7-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Slim GH1 which will feature an ultra-high-resolution GH1 image sensor. This is what allows it to provide 0.7μm-sized pixels in an extremely small package. Considering the small size of the package and the power of the sensor, it is perfect for slim devices that come in full-display mode. According to Samsung’s executive VP, Yongin Park, the company has been trying to step up its pixel innovation technology ever since the original 1.0μm-pixel sensor was invented. They continued making efforts until recently, when 0.8μm sensors, with ultra-high-resolution were made at 64 and 108 megapixels. With the creation of the new, 0.7μm-pixel sensor — Samsung is proud to once again deliver a new solution, and make a new breakthrough in the industry.

Samsung #ISOCELL Slim GH1 offers 43.7 megapixels in an extremely compact package, ideal for slim full-display smartphoneshttps://t.co/gETi02rMeO

— Samsung Electronics (@Samsung) September 24, 2019

Thanks to its efforts, and the use of ISOCELL Slim GH1 — the phones of the future with come with a more streamlined, sleeker design, while the imaging experience will become better than ever. The company’s ISOCELL Slim GH1 tech is the most advanced image sensor in the industry, and definitely the first one to use such a small pixel size. Samsung came up with the idea to use ISOCELL Plus to minimize optical loss and color cross-talk. Meanwhile, the 0.7μm pixels can absorb just the right amount of light to create extremely balanced and vivid images. As for low-light situations and environments, the same GH1 tech uses pixel-merging technology known as Tetracell, which increases sensitivity to light, and brings it to par with 1.4μm-large sensors. This is an excellent new innovation that will also allow video recording at 4k or 3840×2160. In other words, it can take 4k videos with ease, while experiencing a minimum loss in the field of vision. In comparison, some of the most high-resolution image sensors currently on the market tend to scale down the image resolution, or even crop the image. Naturally, that cuts back on FoV, which is something that Samsung was trying to avoid by using this advanced technology. Furthermore, the use of Tetracell technology allows the GH1 to convert down to 3984×2740 The new products should reach mass production by the end of 2019. What do you think about Samsung’s new achievement? Tell us your thoughts below in the comments.

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