Samsung Electronics Launches 'ISOCELL GN2' Image Sensor with Enhanced Autofocus Function

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] Samsung Electronics launched the new image sensor product with enhanced autofocus functionality, 'ISOCELL GN2,' on the 23rd.

'ISOCELL GN2' is the industry's first to apply the 'Dual Pixel Pro' technology, which diagonally splits pixels. Previously, pixels were divided left and right to focus on subjects, but this product applies a high-level technology that diagonally splits some pixels to utilize phase difference information both vertically and horizontally, providing significantly improved autofocus performance even for subjects or backgrounds with many horizontal patterns.

'ISOCELL GN2' is a mobile image sensor sized '1/1.12 inch' integrating 50 million pixels of 1.4μm (micrometer, one-millionth of a meter) each. Compared to previous models, the pixel size increased by 0.2μm, resulting in approximately 36% larger light-receiving area, enabling brighter and clearer image capture.

Additionally, 'ISOCELL GN2' supports various pixel modes depending on the user environment. Utilizing the 'Tetracell' technology that combines four pixels into one allows capturing bright and clear 12-megapixel photos in low-light conditions. It also applies an intelligent remosaic algorithm that rearranges color pixels and upscaling technology to enhance resolution, enabling the creation of detailed and ultra-high-resolution images up to 100 megapixels.

This product applies 'Staggered HDR' technology, which immediately transmits image information received by the sensor to the AP for processing. This technology has the advantage of reducing power consumption by about 24% compared to conventional real-time HDR technology that processes images in the sensor and then transmits them to the application processor (AP). Furthermore, it is equipped with the latest camera technologies such as super slow-motion, capable of capturing high-definition dynamic FHD video at 480 frames per second or 4K at 120 frames per second, and 'Smart ISO Pro,' enabling high-quality image capture anytime and anywhere.

Jang Deokhyun, Vice President of the Sensor Business Team at Samsung Electronics' System LSI Business Division, said, "'ISOCELL GN2' is a new product that enhances autofocus functionality to capture both highly precise and bright, clear photos," adding, "It incorporates all innovative technologies to satisfy the diverse and unique demands of mobile users."

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