Samsung launches 200MP ISOCELL HP2 camera with Tetra2pixel technology

After months of rumors and three different 200MP image sensors, Samsung has officially introduced the new 200MP ISOCELL HP2 camera with improved pixel technology. This new ISOCELL image sensor brings full-well capacity for stunning mobile images, and almost confirmed to debut with Galaxy S23 Ultra.

According to the press release, the new Samsung ISOCELL HP2 camera uses 200MP 0.6-micrometer (μm) pixels in a 1/1.3” optical format. Even with such massive pixel resolution, the sensor has a slim form factor so the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s camera bump may not expand thickness.

Follow Sammy Fans on Google News

Samsung Tetra2pixel

The 200MP ISOCELL camera packs Samsung’s Tetra2pixel (advanced pixel-binning technology) which adds more versatility by simulating different pixel sizes to accommodate varying lighting levels.

Join Sammy Fans on Telegram

This advanced image sensor transforms either into a 1.2μm 50MP or 2.4μm 12.5MP in low light conditions by binding four to 16 neighboring pixels. It will bring further advancements to Samsung’s nightography feature.

For 8K video, the image sensor switches to 1.2μm 50MP mode to minimize cropping and capture more of the scene. 8K video recording at 30 fps with bigger pixel size can produce sharp cinematic videos.

“The Samsung ISOCELL HP2 harnesses Samsung’s high-resolution image sensor technologies and know-how at the cutting edge for epic details,” said Executive Vice President of Sensor Business Team at Samsung Electronics.

D-VTG (Dual Vertical Transfer Gate) technology

Samsung’s Dual Vertical Transfer Gate method can reduce overexposure and enhance color reproduction with more electrons stored and efficient signal transfers so washed-out pictures from brightly lit environments can be reduced.

In a photodiode within each pixel, a voltage transfer gate is placed on the bottom to transport electrons from the pixels to the logic layer. With high precision, D-VTG adds a second transfer gate in the pixel, boosting the pixel’s full-well capacity by more than 33 percent.

Super QPD

ISOCELL HP2 camera takes the auto-focusing feature to the next level, thanks to Samsung’s Super QPD technology. It allows the sensor to use all its 200-million pixels for focusing agents for faster and more accurate auto-focusing.

DSG feature in 50MP

For the first time in 50MP mode, the company introduced the DSG feature, which applies two separate conversion values to the analog signal received at the pixel level. Moreover, the Smart-ISO Pro allows the camera to take 12.5MP images and 4K at 60fps video in HDR.