Motorola China’s prime govt has posted the primary picture from the upcoming Motorola Edge smartphone, which shall be introduced later this 12 months. The new digital camera is powered by the Samsung ISOCELL HP1 200MP digital camera sensor, a higher-end model of the Samsung ISOCELL HP3 sensor we advised you about final month.

The HP1 has bigger pixels than the HP3 (0.64μm vs. 0.56 μm), however these pixels are nonetheless considerably smaller than 0.8 μm (microns). Such tiny pixels don’t seize photons as effectively as bigger pixels, however by how a lot stays to be seen. Previously, we’ve seen that going from 0.8 μm right down to 0.7 μm (similar Megapixel) may have an effect on picture high quality by about ~10%.

You can learn my complete publish in regards to the HP3 sensor, as each HP1 and HP3 sensors will share the identical challenges, particularly concerning low-light picture seize at full decision. I additionally clarify why pixel-merger (pixel binning) helps however doesn’t equal bigger pixels.

The sensor isn’t very huge (1/1.22”) and is equal in dimension to the Moto X30 Pro, and we’d be very curious to check each side-by-side to see what the brand new sensor (and software program) brings to the desk.

Some individuals have scrutinized the pattern picture that was posted, and after a 1:1 crop to indicate its full particulars, they rapidly noticed some sharpness points as a result of what appears to be a lens aberration. Browse the full image on weibo.

If that’s a lens concern, it’s price stating that we don’t know if it could present up the identical approach on one other cellphone as a result of every lens is barely totally different, until it’s a design or manufacturing course of flaw.

Also, we would wish extra images from that particular digital camera to verify that it’s a lens concern, as the issue would invariably repeat itself on that handset. I’ll keep cautious for now.

Generally, I’d count on the digital camera to function greater ranges of particulars if the “Camera” app permits customers to pick out 200MP in “auto” mode. Very few handsets enable it, and any “HD” mode hidden deep within the digital camera settings won’t ever be used.

Perhaps, the extra essential metric is the digital camera {hardware} potential vs. its worth (= the worth).

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