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New organic image sensor for phones and cameras to offer the highest dynamic range

By Daniel Petrov

Published: Jun 14, 2013, 4:31 AM

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New organic image sensor for phones and cameras to offer the highest dynamic range

OLED technology is undeniably cool, as any flagship Samsung phone owner can attest - it offers wide viewing angles, deep blacks, and saturated colors, but how about using the goods in a smartphone camera sensor?

By replacing the traditional silicon photodiode with CMOS image sensor technology using organic photoelectric conversion layer, researchers from Fuji and Panasonic managed to beat the specs of the traditional construction that is in our phones and cameras now:

The new organic CMOS image sensor offers the industry's highest dynamic range of 88dB, advanced sensitivity 1.2 times more sensitive than conventional sensors and broader range of incident angle to enable the production of more sensitive and compact cameras with better image quality.

Applying this technology to the image sensors of digital cameras and other imaging devices expands its dynamic range and enhances sensitivity further to prevent highlight clipping in bright scenes and capture a dark subject with vivid colors and rich textures.

source: Fuji via Engadget

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.