The story about the new sensor is no new thing on the web. Sony announced on January a new technology called “stacked CMOS image sensor technology”, which allows increasing sensor area without increasing its size. This new idea puts the pixel section of the sensor on top of the circuit sensor, instead of around it. Cool, isn’t it?
The revolution does not stop at sensor size. Sony created a new RGBW Coding which “allows images to be captured with low noise and high picture quality even in low-light conditions. They also contain Sony’s ‘HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie’ function which allows brilliant color to be captured even in bright settings.” This HDR movie thing looks amazing! Check the video and see for yourself.
The revolution does not stop at sensor size. Sony created a new RGBW Coding which “allows images to be captured with low noise and high picture quality even in low-light conditions. They also contain Sony’s ‘HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie’ function which allows brilliant color to be captured even in bright settings.” This HDR movie thing looks amazing! Check the video and see for yourself.
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| Comparison of Sample pictures in low-light setting (10 lux) |
Normal Movie (Left)
HDR Movie (Right)
Considering that Sony already supplies sensors for other brands and devices, such as the iPhone, this could be a new game changer. Can you imagine a mirrorless with this tech? The image quality could blow many PRO grade cameras away, for a fraction of the bulk. The company planned to ship 13Mp sample sensors by June/2012, and some recent rumors say the new sensor tech could be marketed with the new Sony LT29i smartphone, which should not take too long to reach the shelves and pockets all around. Let´s wait and see.
Some of this was seen on Petapixel
Some of this was seen on Petapixel
