Sony has unveiled a 16.41 megapixel, back-illuminated sensor for mobile phones.
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The new sensor is the world’s first 16.41 megapixel Exmor R back-illuminated image sensor for a mobile phone. The official name for the sensor is IMX081PQ. It will be available to manufacturers this coming January and will carry a $30.30 price tag.
Sony also announced a lower resolution 8.13 megapixel with the same back-illuminated sensor that will retail for $18.18. It’s officially called IMX105PQ.
Small images taken with the new sensors show that they perform much better than conventional images sensors with sharper resolution and significantly improved performance in low light.
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The IMX081PQ sensor is capable of shooting in full resolution at 15fps, half resolution at 30fps, and 1/8 resolution at 120fps. HD modes include 1080-30P and 720-60P.
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That’s great!