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technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Sony Debuts Lytia 910 LOFIC Sensor With 100dB HDR in a Single Shot

Sony introduced its first LOFIC image sensor, the Lytia 910, delivering 100dB dynamic range in a single exposure via per-pixel capacitors and Triple Conversion Gain HDR, enabling 4K 60fps HDR video and reducing motion artifacts. The 50MP, 1/1.28-inch sensor uses Quad Bayer and 1.22µm pixels, with mass production starting this summer and smartphones expected in Q4; LOFIC has appeared in other models like Honor Magic6 Ultimate and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, with rumors of Samsung and vivo pursuing similar tech.

via GSMArena.com|

#hdr #image-sensor #lofic

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Sony Xperia 1 VIII boosts sensor size, adds AI camera assistant, and reshapes its rear layout

Sony unveils the Xperia 1 VIII with a 1/1.56-inch telephoto sensor, an AI Camera Assistant that suggests scene- and subject-based settings, a square rear camera array, a 3.5mm jack, and top-tier specs. It’s Europe‑exclusive at launch, priced from €1,499/£1,399 for 12GB RAM/256GB, or €1,999/£1,849 for 16GB RAM/1TB, with pre-orders starting now and June availability; pre-orders include free WH-1000XM6 headphones and there are no announced plans for the US.

via Engadget|

#ai-camera #image-sensor #smartphones

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Leica and Gpixel Team Up to Engineer a Next-Generation Leica Image Sensor

Leica is partnering with Gpixel to co-develop a bespoke high-performance image sensor for future Leica cameras, aiming to improve color fidelity, dynamic range, noise performance, and low-light capability; the collaboration covers design, tuning, and eventual mass production, with no specific sensor details disclosed.

via PetaPixel|

#gpixel #image-sensor #leica

technology6 months ago•9 min saved

Mid-Range Sensor Showdown: Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Panasonic Face Off

Four mid-range full-frame cameras—Nikon Z6 III, Panasonic Lumix S1 II, Sony a7 V, and Canon EOS R6 III—are compared for sensor performance. Sony leads on dynamic range with a 33MP partially stacked sensor; Canon posts the fastest readout with a 33MP non-stacked sensor; Panasonic highlights video features and in-camera stacking; Nikon offers strong value despite a weaker DR. Overall, all four deliver excellent sensors and the best choice depends on your priorities.

via PetaPixel|

#dynamic-range #image-sensor #in-camera-stacking

technology7 months ago•20 min saved

Camera-on-a-Chip Pioneer Wins Engineering's Nobel Prize

Eric R. Fossum, inventor of the active-pixel CMOS image sensor used in billions of cameras, has been awarded the 2026 Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering, a distinction often described as the “Nobel Prize of Engineering.”

via Digital Camera World|

#cmos #draper-prize #engineering

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

"Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra opts out of 200MP sensor, focuses on other innovations"

Samsung is reportedly expanding its ISOCELL series of mobile device image sensors with new variants, including a 440MP sensor for automotive applications. However, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to miss out on the latest 200MP ISOCELL sensor due to cost considerations. Instead, Samsung is rumored to be focusing on integrating the new sensors into devices like the next-gen Vivo X or Redmi Note series.

via Notebookcheck.net|

#high-resolution #image-sensor #isocell

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

Sony's Latest Innovations: Improved Sensors and Functional Design for Flagship Phones

Sony has introduced a new image sensor in its Xperia 1 V smartphone that doubles the light gathering capability and reduces noise. The sensor separates photodiodes and pixel transistors onto different substrate layers, resulting in a wider dynamic range and improved low-light performance. Sony claims that the technology prevents underexposure and overexposure in settings with a combination of bright and dim illumination and enables high-quality, low-noise images even in low-light settings. The new sensor is currently only available on Sony’s Xperia 1 V smartphone, but it is expected to be rolled out to other smartphone makers in the future.

via PetaPixel|

#dynamic-range #image-sensor #low-light-performance

photography3 years ago•3 min saved

Ricoh's Pentax K-3 III Monochrome DSLR: A Game Changer for Black and White Photography

Ricoh has announced the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome, a digital SLR camera designed exclusively for black and white photography. The camera features a monochrome-specific 25.7-megapixel image sensor that produces extra-fine sharpness in images. It also includes three exclusive Custom Image modes for black-and-white photography. The camera will be available later this month as a body-only configuration through Ricoh and authorized retailers with a suggested retail price of $2,199.95.

via PetaPixel|

#black-and-white-photography #dslr #image-sensor