Samsung has announced its new 50MP ISOCELL GNK sensor that boasts improved video recording capabilities and a wider dynamic range for photos. The sensor is a direct successor to the 50MP ISOCELL GN1 widely used by other OEMs and Samsung itself.
Specs-wise, the GNK is identical to the GN1. The 50 MP imager has a size of 1/1.3″ and offers 1.2 µm pixels. But to improve the sensor’s performance, the company has used other smart solutions. For example, Dual Pixel autofocus Pro ensures sharp photos of moving objects as the focusing time is significantly improved.
Furthermore, the sensor can capture images with a dynamic range of up to 120 dB and in Pro mode, GNK can capture 14-bit RAW images. To achieve such a wide dynamic range, the GNK operates in three different ISO modes which also help reduce motion artifacts.
As for video recording, the sensor can handle 8K video at 30 fps without losing too much field of view. HDR video and FHD movies at 240 fps are also supported.
Samsung hasn’t revealed which phones will receive the new sensor first, but we’ll likely see the first phones using ISOCELL GNK next year.
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