OmniVision Technologies claims to have developed the first image sensor with 100% phase detection autofocus (PDAF) coverage designed for smartphones. The company says its new 50-megapixel sensor allows for improved distance calculation, faster autofocus, and better low-light performance.
Earlier today, OmniVision announced an impressive 64MP 1/2-inch image sensor that will be ideal for ultra-thin, high-end smartphones. 64MP is an industry first at this size, achieved by shrinking the pixels all the way down to just 0.7 microns.
The all-mighty selfie has gained a lot of ground over the years -- even the Mars Rover Curiosity is doing it -- but high-quality has never been its trademark. This is due, in part, to the horrible quality of most front facing smartphone cameras. Having to sandwich a sensor between a whole mess of other stuff leaves little to beef up quality.
OmniVision aims to solve that space issue, and it's doing so by packing a whole lot of power into an itsy bitsy sensor: the newly announced OV2724.
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