OmniVision has introduced the 50 MP OV50M40 sensor

OmniVision has announced a new 50-megapixel sensor, the OV50M40.

Here's What We Know

The manufacturer states that the OV50M40 can be used as a primary sensor, wide-angle, telephoto lens or selfie camera. The new product has a 1/2.88-inch optical format and features 4-cell binning, HDR video function, constant-on function for motion detection and ultra-low power consumption.

The module supports stepped HDR and dual analogue gain (DAG) HDR technology with single exposure, phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) in binning modes. The OV50M40 boasts either 2x or 3x optical zoom.

The OV50M40 supports full resolution shooting at 50 MP at 12 fps and 12.5 MP at 60 fps. The camera is also capable of shooting 4K video at 60fps and 1080p at 120fps.

When We Can Expect It

The OV50M40 module will be available to OEMs in Q3 2024. Mass production of the sensor is scheduled for Q4.

Source: OmniVision