1-inch 8K 18 stops of dynamic range

[Emanuel]

https://ymcinema.com/2025/04/15/omnivision-unleashes-a-game-changing-1‑inch-8k-18-stops-of-dr-sensor-for-smartphones/

https://ymcinema.com/2025/09/30/omnivision-ov50r-8k-sensor-action-cameras/

https://www.ovt.com/press-releases/omnivision-launches-ultra-high-dynamic-range-1-inch-image-sensor-for-movie-grade-video-capture-in-flagship-smartphones/

 

Breaking news: currently in mass production...

 

Imagine that reaching the mirroless/compact cameras segment, no less...

Why not? ; )

 

In a single line:

economies of scale.

 

The funny part of the equation is the smartphones market pushing the boundaries of this industry in every front, from iPhone sales to Android.

 

;- )

[ND64]

Same technology used in Xiaomi 17 Pro. It has more DR than G9m2, but the lens quality and the algorithm used to combine low gain and high gain are horrible and so the extra highlight stops are wasted.