Image sensor provides ultra-high dynamic range
Omnivision’s OV50R40 50-Mpixel CMOS image sensor delivers single-exposure HDR up to 110 dB with second-generation TheiaCel technology. It also reduces power consumption by ~20% compared with the previous-generation OV50K40, enabling longer HDR video capture.
Aimed at high-end smartphones and action cameras, the OV50R40 achieves ultra-high dynamic range in any lighting. Built on PureCel Plus‑S stacked die technology, the color sensor supports 100% coverage quad phase detection for improved autofocus. It features an active array of 8192×6144 with 1.2‑µm pixels in a 1/1.3‑in. format and supports premium 8K video with dual analog gain (DAG) HDR and on-sensor crop zoom.
The sensor also supports 4-cell binning, producing 12.5‑Mpixel resolution at 120 fps. For 4K video at 60 fps, it provides 3-channel HDR with 4× sensitivity, ensuring enhanced low-light performance.
The OV50R40 is now sampling, with mass production planned for Q1 2026.
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