Samsung launches revolutionary 200MP camera sensor

Samsung continues to affirm its position in the mobile camera field when it just announced the new ISOCELL HP5 image sensor with 200MP resolution, considered a breakthrough in sensor technology.

The ISOCELL HP5 is smaller than its predecessor – just 1/1.56 inch , with each pixel reaching 0.5µm , instead of 0.56µm like on the ISOCELL HP3 .

Typically, shrinking the pixel size causes the sensor to receive less light, resulting in a decrease in image quality. However, Samsung has overcome this drawback with a series of advanced technologies such as Front Deep Trench Isolation (FDTI) and Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) - which increase the capacity of electrons that each pixel can hold before saturation, i.e. Full Well Capacity (FWC) .

Combined with DTI Center Cut (DCC) technology , the new sensor achieves 'signal conversion enhancement', resulting in significantly brighter images.

In addition, the ISOCELL HP5 is also equipped with a High Transmittance Anti-refractive Layer , which helps reduce reflections and increase the amount of light absorbed into each pixel. According to Samsung, this process helps 'redesign pixels' to optimize light collection, providing outstanding performance in both low-light and bright light environments.

In terms of photography, the sensor supports 2x in-sensor zoom for the wide-angle lens and 6x for the 3x telephoto lens. ISOCELL HP5 also has upgraded HDR , along with AI algorithms that help process 200MP images in less than 2 seconds .
In terms of video recording, the sensor supports 8K@30fps , 4K@120fps , and FHD@480fps (no autofocus support).

According to SamMobile, ISOCELL HP5 is expected to be equipped on Oppo Find X9 Pro and some other Chinese smartphone models, instead of appearing on Samsung's Galaxy line - a rather surprising thing.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 10 October 2025