Sony has unveiled the Lytia LYT-818, the latest high-end smartphone sensor in its LYT-800 series, following the release of the LYT-808 last year. This 1/1.28-inch 50MP sensor is designed for both main and secondary smartphone cameras, significantly enhancing low-light performance by reducing noise and offering a wider dynamic range, according to the company.
The LYT-818 features advanced noise reduction, HDR functionality, and an innovative circuit that efficiently converts the charge from the photodiode into voltage. This minimizes random noise and achieves a remarkable read noise (RN) performance of 0.95e-, making it a leader among mobile CMOS sensors.
The sensor also includes a new HDR function that captures data from three different gain settings in a single exposure, delivering an impressive dynamic range of 86dB. This helps prevent overexposure and underexposure in high-contrast scenes. Furthermore, the sensor consumes less power and offers continuous HDR functionality, allowing users to preview HDR effects directly on their smartphone screens.
Sony Lytia LYT-818 features -
Vivo X200 Pro / X200 Pro Mini with LYT-818? -
Sony plans to make the LYT-818 sensor available to OEMs starting this September. According to leaker Digital Chat Station, the upcoming Vivo X200 Pro and X200 Pro Mini smartphones, expected to launch on October 14th, will be the first to feature this sensor.
The Vivo X100 Pro utilized a 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor, while the X100 used a 1/1.49-inch Sony IMX920 sensor. The X200 Pro is also rumoured to incorporate Samsung JN1 and IMX882 sensors for its additional cameras, with telephoto macro support also expected in the series.
