SmartSens, a Chinese firm, has officially unveiled its new 200-megapixel image sensor, the SCC62HS. This marks the company’s inaugural 200MP sensor, engineered utilizing their proprietary Stacked BSI platform. The widespread availability of this device is anticipated to commence in the third quarter of 2026.
Manufactured using 55nm Stacked BSI technology, the sensor boasts an optical format of 1/1.55 inches, with an exceptionally small pixel size of just 0.5 micrometers. The SCC62HS incorporates several of SmartSens’s signature technologies, such as PixGain HDR, SFCPixel, and AllPix ADAF. These advancements collectively contribute to an enhanced dynamic range, reduced noise levels, and accelerated autofocus capabilities. The sensor is capable of capturing images at its full 200MP resolution and can record HDR video by merging frames directly within the sensor itself.
A standout feature is the PixGain HDR technology, which delivers a dynamic range of up to 86.3 dB and minimizes artifacts when capturing moving subjects. Additionally, Staggered HDR and NDOL HDR modes are supported. SmartSens asserts that the integrated frame-merging system alleviates the processing burden on a smartphone’s system-on-chip (SoC) and cuts down power consumption during video recording.
For low-light photography, the sensor offers a sensitivity of 3574 mV/lux·s and a remarkably low read noise of only 0.92 electrons. Furthermore, the sensor supports two phase-detection autofocus systems: AllPix ADAF, which leverages all pixels, and Sparse PDAF, designed to conserve power during typical shooting scenarios.
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