Sony announces new 1/2.6″ 22.5MP image sensor with hybrid AF, 3-axis IS

Sony is stepping up their game when it comes to smartphone imaging with the announcement of the new type 1/2.6″ stacked CMOS 22.5 megapixel IMX318 Exmor RS image sensor with hybrid auto-focus and 3-axis image stabilization.

sony IMX318

The Sony IMX318 image sensor boasts the industry’s smallest unit pixel size at 1.0?m and a built-in hybrid AF (phase + contrast detection) with a claimed AF speed of 0.03 seconds.

The new sensor also features a 3-axis electronic image stabilization for video for smooth 4K video recording, HDR imaging, lens resolution correction, white spot correction, and noise reduction.

Sony aims to ship the new CMOS image sensor in May 2016.

source: Sony

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