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Samsung Unveils ISOCELL HP5, a 200MP Sensor With New Pixel Tech, HDR and In‑Sensor Zoom

The compact 0.5µm design positions the sensor for telephoto use rather than a flagship main camera.

Overview

  • HP5 is a 1/1.56-inch 200MP sensor (16,384 x 12,288) with 0.5µm pixels, and it can output a full-resolution remosaic image in under two seconds.
  • Samsung cites new structures—Dual Vertical Transfer Gate, Front Deep Trench Isolation, and DTI Center Cut—to raise full‑well capacity, sharpen autofocus and cut random noise.
  • The company claims a 150% boost in conversion gain and a 3–40% reduction in random noise to improve low‑light image and video quality.
  • Smart ISO Pro and Staggered HDR enable higher dynamic range capture, 13‑bit color, and RAW output at 8/10/12/14‑bit, with video up to FHD 240fps, 4K 120fps and 8K 30fps.
  • The sensor offers 2x in‑sensor zoom and up to 6x lossless zoom when paired with a 3x lens, and reports suggest OPPO’s Find X9 Pro may adopt it for telephoto while Galaxy use is not expected soon.