OmniVision has introduced a new high-end 200MP camera sensor, the OVB0D, designed for upcoming flagship devices and positioned as a competitor to Sony's recently announced LYTIA 901 sensor.
Reported by Korean media, the OVB0D features a 1/1.1-inch imager, which is slightly larger than the 1/1.12-inch sensor used in the LYTIA 901. This sensor employs a Bayer filter with a unique dual on-chip re-mosaic structure, differing from Sony's more intricate Quad-Quad Bayer Coding (QQBC) technology.
While details remain limited, Sony's sensor may offer a slight advantage in detail capture due to its advanced QQBC architecture.
The OmniVision OVB0D boasts an impressive full-well capacity of 400k electrons and a wide dynamic range. It utilizes DCG (Dual Conversion Gain) alongside second-generation LOFIC technology for multi-frame HDR processing, enabling superior performance in challenging high dynamic range scenes. With LOFIC Gen 2 and 108dB dynamic range, the sensor is optimized for handling mixed lighting conditions effectively.
According to prominent industry tipster Iceuniverse, the OVB0D sensor is expected to be incorporated into flagship smartphones from vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi, and Honor in 2026.
Iceuniverse also suggests Samsung will likely forgo adopting either the Sony or OmniVision 200MP sensors due to rising costs and diminishing profitability. Instead, Samsung is expected to continue using a smaller 1/1.3-inch 200MP sensor, similar to its current HP2 model.
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